Swindon Artist Ken White has unveiled a painting in honour of late brother Michael.
He donated the image, showing a sunset over the historic Wilts & Berks Canal near the old Golden Lion Bridge, to Prospect Hospice, where Michael was a patient in his final days.
Mr White's achievements during his long career range from pioneering street murals in his home town to a longstanding assocation with Virgin which saw his work displayed on aircraft all over the world.
The display at Prospect Hospice is accompanied by four photographs of the brothers.
Among those present at the ceremony were Michael's wife, Susan, and one of his three daughters, Anna, along with hospice CEO Jeremy Lune.
Anna said: "I remember when we walked in after having had quite a stressful time because Dad had been in hospital for three weeks.
"Somebody said, 'Don't worry, we've got him.'
"You could not think of a lovelier place for somebody you love so much to end their life.
"Every single thing my Dad needed or wanted, or we needed or wanted, was just there.
"We could really appreciate, as a family, time together talking about growing up - it just felt like a privilege to be able to bring my Dad here."
Jeremy Lune said it was an absolute privilege to welcome the family back, and thanked Mr White for the donation of the painting.
The display at Prospect Hospice is accompanied by four photographs of the brothers.
Among those present at the ceremony were Michael's wife, Susan, and one of his three daughters, Anna, along with hospice CEO Jeremy Lune.
Anna said: "I remember when we walked in after having had quite a stressful time because Dad had been in hospital for three weeks.
"Somebody said, 'Don't worry, we've got him.'
"You could not think of a lovelier place for somebody you love so much to end their life.
"Every single thing my Dad needed or wanted, or we needed or wanted, was just there.
"We could really appreciate, as a family, time together talking about growing up - it just felt like a privilege to be able to bring my Dad here."
Jeremy Lune said it was an absolute privilege to welcome the family back, and thanked Mr White for the donation of the painting.
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