FDA-P.382-2010
Parts
Object number
FDA-P.382-2010
Object type
Identification
Title
Christopher Puller
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
This portrait is mentioned in a letter, written by the then new Provost, Dr Goodall, on 19th or 20th December 1809. The letter, to his brother, commences: 'My dear Brother, Since the poor Provost's Death [footnote: This was Dr. Jonathan Davies who had been Provost since 1791.] I have scarely had five Minutes whch I can call my own...'. Goodall later mentions: 'Lords Wellesley and Grenville leave their Portraits, as does Mr. Puller. Mr Canning exchanges his.'
[Source: Etoniana, No. 83, 7 November 1940, p.521]
Sitter was at Eton from 1786 to 1792.
Afterwards Chief Justice of Bengal.
[Source: Etoniana, No. 83, 7 November 1940, p.521]
Sitter was at Eton from 1786 to 1792.
Afterwards Chief Justice of Bengal.
Description
Content (person)
Content (note)
Half-length, in a green coat and white stock
Dimensions
height (sight size): 730mm
width (sight size): 595mm
width (sight size): 595mm
Dimension note
Oval shape
Inscription
I. D. label on frame
Materials & techniques note
Oil on canvas
Physical description
Gilt wood oval frame, with applied Acanthus leaf medallions
Production
Person
Rigaud, John Francis, 1742 - 1810 (Artist)
Date
c.1809
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Commissioned by the sitter or his family; by whom presented to the Head Master of Eton College
