FDA-D.499-2010
Parts
Object number
FDA-D.499-2010
Object type
Identification
Title
Henry Broadbent
Title Type
assigned by artist
Comments
Henry Broadbent arrived at Eton College in 1876 and worked as an assitant master (regular teacher). He was also a house master for some 30 years. In 1920, he became the Librarian at Eton.
Description
Content (person)
Broadbent, Henry (Sitter)
Dimensions
height (sight size): 415mm
width (sight size): 265mm
width (sight size): 265mm
Inscription
Signed and dated, lower left: 'W. Strang 1920'
Label on back of frame: 'List of subscribers to the portrait of Henry Broadbent Esq. [...list of names; signed:] P Smiley Major Hon Sec and Treasurer'
Framer's label on back of frame: 'John B. Smith London'
Label on back of frame: 'List of subscribers to the portrait of Henry Broadbent Esq. [...list of names; signed:] P Smiley Major Hon Sec and Treasurer'
Framer's label on back of frame: 'John B. Smith London'
Materials & techniques note
Pencil, red and black chalk, watercolour
Physical description
Plain dark varnished wood frame, glazed
Production
Person
Strang, William, 1859 - 1921 (Artist)
Date
1920
