FDA-D.1249-2015
Parts
Object number
FDA-D.1249-2015
Object type
Identification
Title
A.S. Robinson Esq.
Title Type
assigned by artist
Comments
Alison Russell made this silhouette from a photograph. However, the text below the image states that it was 'cut from life' because it is intended to relate to the silhouette of Andrew’s predecessor, Hubert Hartley.
Description
Content (person)
Robinson, Andrew (Sitter)
Dimensions
height (actual size): 841mm
width (actual size): 594mm
width (actual size): 594mm
Inscription
Inscribed in ink with title 'A.S. Robinson Esq.' and 'Hand cut from the life at The Timbralls, Eton, by Alison Russell 2015'
Signed in pencil 'Alison Russell 2015' beneath silhouette figure
Signed in pencil 'Alison Russell 2015' beneath silhouette figure
Materials & techniques note
Card silhouette mounted to white card, with hand-inscribed ink lettering
Production
Person
Russell, Alison (Artist)
Date
2015
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Commissioned to celebrate the sitter's 50th Birthday by friends of the sitter; by whom presented to the Eton College in May 2015
