FDA-P.427-2012
Parts
FDA-P.427-2012
Identification
Richard Arthur Roberts
assigned by cataloguer
Description
Roberts, Richard Arthur, 1797 - ? (Sitter)
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.'
height (sight size): 745mm
width (sight size): 620mm
width (sight size): 620mm
Old pen no. on back W00205/81
Historic carved gilt frame
Historic carved gilt frame
British School 19th Century
History and association
Provenance: Commissioned by the sitter or his family; by whom presented to the Head Master of Eton College