FDA-P.294-2010
Parts
Object number
FDA-P.294-2010
Object type
Identification
Title
Theophilus John Metcalfe
Comments
Theophilus John Metcalfe: born 1783, eldest son of Sir Thomas Metcalfe, first Baronet. Entered Eton, 1795; left 1799. East India Company's Service. Succeeded his father as second Baronet, 1813. Died 1822
Description
Content (note)
Half-length, in a black coat with brass buttons and a white stock
Dimensions
height (sight size): 745mmmm
width (sight size): 620mmmm
height (frame): 947mm
width (frame): 820mm
depth (frame): 71mm
width (sight size): 620mmmm
height (frame): 947mm
width (frame): 820mm
depth (frame): 71mm
Materials & techniques note
Oil on canvas
Physical description
Carved gilded wood
Production
Person
Masquerier, John James, 1778 - 1855 (Artist)
Date
1800
History and association
Associated person
Object history note
Provenance: Commissioned by the sitter or his family; by whom presented to the Head Master of Eton College
References
• Cust, L., Eton College Portraits, 1910 (Page 30 (No. 72, Plate XXXIX))










