FDA-D.2-2010
Parts
Object number
FDA-D.2-2010
Object type
Identification
Title
William Henry Walter Montagu-Douglas-Scott, 6th Duke of Buccleuch
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Son of the 5th Duke, he was elected M.P. for Midlothian in 1853 and succeeded as Duke in 1884.
George Richmond (1809-1896)
Richmond's graceful fluent draughtmanship was particularly suited to the chalk portraits he made so popular. Cheaper than oils, they lent themselves to establishment portraits such as those executed for the Grillions Dining Club. Balston, Head Master 1862-1868, commissioned 19 chalk Leaving Portraits which were bequeathed to the College on his widow's death in 1907. They form the last full set of Leaving Portraits in the College.
George Richmond (1809-1896)
Richmond's graceful fluent draughtmanship was particularly suited to the chalk portraits he made so popular. Cheaper than oils, they lent themselves to establishment portraits such as those executed for the Grillions Dining Club. Balston, Head Master 1862-1868, commissioned 19 chalk Leaving Portraits which were bequeathed to the College on his widow's death in 1907. They form the last full set of Leaving Portraits in the College.
Other number
GR 24
Description
Content (person)
Dimensions
height (sight size): 585mm
width (sight size): 455mm
height (frame): 900mm
width (frame): 730mm
width (sight size): 455mm
height (frame): 900mm
width (frame): 730mm
Inscription
Signed and dated '1855'
Materials & techniques note
black, red and white chalk, framed
Physical description
19th century gilt frame
Production
Person
Richmond, George, 1809 - 1896 (Artist)
Date
1855
History and association
Object history note
Exhibited: Dulwich Picture Gallery, July-October 1991, Leaving Portraits from Eton College, no.39
References
• Dulwich Picture Gallery, Leaving Portraits from Eton College, exhibition catalogue 1991 (p.48, no.39)
