FDA-P.427-2012
Parts
Object number
FDA-P.427-2012
Object type
Identification
Title
Richard Arthur Roberts
Title Type
assigned by cataloguer
Comments
Notes on sitter from L. Cust, 'Eton College Portraits', 1910: 'Born 1797, son of the Rev. William Roberts, Vice-Provost of Eton. Entered Eton, 1809 ; King’s Scholar ; left 1815. Peterhouse, Cambridge. Rector of Kentisbeare, Devon, 1839. Died 1854.'
The sitter was born 1797 but the year of his death is unknown. He was a pupil at Eton from 1809 to 1816.
The sitter was born 1797 but the year of his death is unknown. He was a pupil at Eton from 1809 to 1816.
Description
Content (person)
Roberts, Richard Arthur, 1797 - ? (Sitter)
Dimensions
height (sight size): 745mm
width (sight size): 620mm
width (sight size): 620mm
Inscription
Old pen no. on back: 'W00205/81'
Materials & techniques note
Oil on canvas
Physical description
Historic carved gilt frame
Style
British School 19th Century
History and association
Object history note
Provenance: Commissioned by the sitter or his family; by whom presented to the Head Master of Eton College
