A/03/49 W. Howard Robinson: Collection
Lewisham Local History and Archives Centre Lewisham Library, 199-201 Lewisham High Street, London SE13 6LG
The following items were received from Mrs Gillian Lindsay:
Introduction W. (William) Howard Robinson was a noted representative artist and portrait painter of the early twentieth century. He was born on 3 November 1864 in Inverness-shire and attended Dulwich College from 1876 to 1882. He followed his father, William Robinson, into the Law and after a brief legal career studied Art at the Slade School under Sir Simeon Solomon. His professional career as a portrait painter began circa 1910 when his interest in the sport of fencing led him to sketch all the leading fencers of the day, these sketches were reproduced in the sporting publication “The Field” leading to further commissions for portraits with a sporting theme.
He became well-known for his sketches and portraits of figures in the sporting world such as Lord Lonsdale, Chairman of the National Sporting Club. His two best known paintings were “An Evening at the National Sporting Club” (1918) and “A Welsh Victory at the National Sporting Club” (1922). This first painting was of the boxing match between Jim Driscoll and Joe Bowker, it took Robinson four years to complete and contained details of 329 sporting celebrities. The second painting commemorated the historic boxing match between Jimmy Wilde and Joe Lynch that took place on 31 March 1919 and shows the Prince of Wales entering the ring to congratulate the victor, the first time that a member of the royal family had done so.
W. Howard Robinson also worked extensively for the society magazine “The Bystander” (which amalgamated with “The Tatler”) and produced sketches on a weekly basis of debutantes and society figures. He was commissioned to paint many leading figures of the time including politicians and members of the Royal Family including King George V, the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII), the Duke of York (later King George VI) and Marina, Duchess of Kent. In 1927 he founded the British Empire Academy with his patron, Lord Howard de Walden, and became its Vice-chairman. Its mission was to “To promote, aid and unite all the Arts throughout the Empire”.
Acquired by: Donation Access: Open, unless condition is 3 or below then contact the Local History and Archives Centre for limited access. Also I folder in this collection is closed until 01 January 2082 Date of accession: 9 October 2003 Accession number: A/03/49 Listed: MT 5/07 Covering Dates: 1910-1939 Extent: 60 Items
A/03/49/ A/03/49/1/ Letters to W. Howard Robinson 1917-1939 1 File
A/03/49/1/01 Letter from the Master of the Household of 26 November 1917 Buckingham Palace to W. Howard Robinson Requesting that an engraving of a painting by WHR be sent to the King (George V). Condition: 2 Note: included also is a “post-it” note dated 4 September 1995 making reference to this letter being shown to Christies for valuation purposes – the “Gill” referred to in the note is most probably the Depositor. 1 Item (2 pieces)
A/03/49/1/02 Letter (photocopy) from Godfrey Thomas at St 30 July 1934 James’s Palace to W. Howard Robinson (with typed transcript) Refusing WHR’s request for an appointment with the Prince of Wales for another portrait sitting. Condition: 2 1 Item (3 pieces)
A/03/49/1/03 Letter from the Art Editor of “The Bystander” to W. 9 June 1937 Howard Robinson Commissioning WHR to paint a portrait of the Duchess of Kent (Princess Marina.). Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/1/04 Letter from James Butler to W. Howard Robinson. 9 May 1939 Concerning the possible purchase by the National Sporting Club of one of WHR’s paintings and offering advice regarding other potential purchasers. Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/2/ Scrapbook 1910-1936 1 File Consists of 11 loose leaf pages from a scrapbook containing news cuttings concerning WHR’s life and work and also some photographs relating to the same.
A/03/49/2/01 1 page of scrapbook 1923 Four black and white photographs of WHR taken at the Arlington Galleries, Bond Street WHR pictured standing in front of four of his paintings (unidentified). WHR pictured standing in front of his painting of the “An Irish Evening in the Kitchen of the 1900 Club”. WHR and 3 unknown companions standing in front of his painting “A Welsh Victory at the National Sporting Club”. WHR and unknown companion pictured standing in front of 5 of his paintings (unidentified). Condition 2 1 Item
A/03/49/2/02 1 page of scrapbook containing fifteen news 1917-1921 cuttings Daily Mirror. 24 July 1920 News item concerning a future exhibition by WHR and reporting that he is currently working on a portrait of a member of the Royal Family. Empire Illustrated September 1919 News cutting picture of WHR at work on his cartoon of the Prince of Wales. Daily Mail Paris edition, undated News cutting picture of WHR at work on his cartoon of the Prince of Wales. News of the World 30 October 1921 Article on WHR’s progress in painting the Wilde vs. Lynch boxing match and news cutting picture of him dancing with Miss Jean Robertson. Daily Mail 30 August 1922 News cutting picture of WHR at work on his cartoon of the Prince of Wales. The Field. 3 November 1917 Article on WHR’s painting “An Evening at the National Sporting Club” and information on how readers could obtain copies of this painting. Evening Standard 2 August 1919 Report on the Prince of Wales sitting for WHR as part of the preparation for his painting the Wilde vs. Moore boxing match. Weekly Dispatch 10 August 1919 Report on the Prince of Wales sitting for WHR as part of the preparation for painting the Wilde vs Moore boxing match. Unattributed, news cutting regarding an anecdote Undated concerning WHR’s painting of Jack Angle, the boxing referee. Daily Graphic 4 August 1919 Report concerning the Prince of Wales sitting for WHR for a painting showing him congratulating Jimmy Wilde and Joe Lynch after their boxing match at the National Sporting Club. Weekly Dispatch 3 August 1919 Report concerning the Prince of Wales sitting for WHR for a painting showing him congratulating Jimmy Wilde and Joe Lynch after their boxing match at the National Sporting Club. Daily News 4 August 1919 Report concerning the Prince of Wales sitting for WHR for a painting showing him congratulating Jimmy Wilde and Joe Lynch after their boxing match at the National Sporting Club. Sunday Times 3 August 1919 Report concerning the Prince of Wales sitting for WHR for a painting showing him congratulating Jimmy Wilde and Joe Lynch after their boxing match at the National Sporting Club. Yorkshire ? Undated Report concerning the Prince of Wales sitting for WHR for a painting showing him congratulating Jimmy Wilde and Joe Lynch after their boxing match at the National Sporting Club. The Empire Illustrated Undated Page showing a colour cartoon entitled “The Prince” by WHR Condition: 2 I Item
A/03/49/2/03 1 page of scrapbook containing 10 news cuttings 31 December 1910 The Field. 8 pictures of paintings by WHR on a fencing theme including pictures of Captain Alfred Hutton (2 copies), Felix Bertrand, E. M. Amphlett, Cecil H Haig, Lord Desborough and the Captain of the English Fencing team. Also a copy of a poem entitled “The Fencer’s Song” written by the Editor of the Field. Condition: 2 I item
A/03/49/2/04 1 page of scrapbook. 1918 Containing 9 news cuttings from the following publications all reporting that the King has accepted an engraving of WHR’s painting “An Evening at the National Sporting Club”. Daily Sketch 24 January 1918 Sporting Life 24 January 1918 Daily Chronicle 24 January 1918 Leeds Mercury 25 January 1918 Irish Times 25 January 1918 The Sketch 30 January 1918 News cutting of picture of WHR’s painting “An Evening at the NSC” Condition: 2 1 item
A/03/49/2/05 1 page of scrapbook 1918-1919 Containing 8 news cuttings Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News 2 February 1918 Half-page news cutting of picture of “An Evening at the National Sporting Club”. The Mirror of Life and Boxing World 19 January 1918 Letter from J. Frank Bradley reproducing a letter from WHR dated 4 January 1918 in which he presented him with an Artists proof of “An Evening at the National Sporting Club” as a gift. Sporting Chronicle 8 June 1918 News item on WHR being appointed a 2nd Lieutenant Evening News 3 December 1919 Letter to the Editor from WHR in which he offers his opinion on the boxing match Beckett vs Carpentier Sunday Evening Telegraph Date obscured News item reporting on the possibility of “A Night (sic) at the National Sporting Club” being taken to America. Unattributed news cutting reporting that the Duke Undated of York is to be painted in RAF Uniform by WHR News of the World 18 August 1919 News item on the Prince of Wales sitting for WHR for a painting showing him congratulating the boxers Jimmy Wilde and Joe Lynch. The Tatler 30 January 1918 Full page news cutting picture of “An Evening at the National Sporting Club” Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/2/06 1 page of scrapbook 1931-1936 Containing 4 news cuttings Daily Sketch 4 August 1934 News cutting picture of WHR with his portrait of the Prince of Wales portrayed as Commodore of the Royal Thames Yacht Club Daily Telegraph 2 May 1936 News cutting picture of WHR painting his son Michael in the boxing ring following his winning the 4 stone championship of the London Preparatory Schools The Star Undated (1931?) Item referring to the Ice Carnival held on 30 October 1930 attended by the Prince of Wales and painted by WHR Unattributed news cutting 13 April 1935 Report of an exhibition of aeronautical pictures including two by WHR; a picture of the Prince of Wales and another entitled “Air Minded”. Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/2/07 1 page of scrapbook 1922-1927 Containing 12 news cuttings Sunday Express 3 September 1922 News item relating to an anecdote told by WHR concerning the Duke of York. Sketch 6 September 1922 News cutting picture of WHR’s commemoration painting “A Welsh Victory at the National Sporting Club”. Daily Mail 13 October 1922 News item noting that Sir Claude and Lady Champion de Crespigny will open WHR’s exhibition entitled “Celebrities: Beauty, Sport and Boxing” at the Arlington Gallery. Daily Mirror 17 October 1922 Report of a conversation between WHR and a Daily Mirror reporter concerning the naming of WHR’s painting of the boxing match between Beckett and Moran. Pall Mall and Globe 27 October 1922 News item noting that WHR has painted the portraits of both the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York. Daily Graphic 30 November 1922 A report on WHR recalling his painting the portrait of the Prince of Wales and relating an anecdote concerning the Prince of Wales’s clothing. Sports Pictures 18 November 1922 News cutting picture of WHR’s painting “A Welsh Victory at the National Sporting Club” Daily Mirror 6 September 1922 News cutting picture of WHR painting the Prince of Wales in the ring at the Wilde vs Lynch fight later entitled “A Welsh Victory at the National Sporting Club”. Western Mail 22 November 1922 News cutting picture of WHR completing his painting “A Welsh Victory at the National Sporting Club”. Sketch 18 November 1922 News cutting picture of WHR painting Miss Vera Nielson Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News 27 October 1923 News cutting picture of WHR’s painting “A Welsh Victory at the National Sporting Club” and noting that it is on view at the Arlington Gallery. Darlington Stockton Times 16 December 1927 A report on WHR recalling his painting the portrait of the Prince of Wales and relating a particular anecdote concerning the Prince of Wales’s clothing. Condition: 2 1 item
A/03/49/2/08 1 page of scrapbook 1920-1921 Containing 1 photograph and 9 news cuttings 1 black and white photograph (215mm x 160mm) Undated WHR working on his portrait of the Duke of York in his RAF uniform. The photographer was the Duke of York. Boxing World 31 December 1921 A news item by J Bissell on a visit to WHR’s studio in which he highlighted a painting of “Irish Elegance”, the winner of the 1919 Royal Hunt Cup also paintings of Mr James White, the Duke of York and the Bishop of Bristol. Unattributed news cutting entitled “An Empire Undated Sporting Print” reporting on an exhibition of paintings by WHR at Arlington Galleries featuring “A Welsh Victory at the NSC”. Daily Express 17 August 1920 A news cutting entitled “Tea Table Talk” which refers to the incident in which the Duke of York photographed WHR while at work on the Duke’s portrait. A news cutting entitled “Historic Scene Depicted” Undated referring to WHR’s progress in completing his picture of the boxing contest between Jimmy White and Joe Lynch (later entitled “A Welsh Victory at the NSC”). A news cutting of an excerpt from an unattributed Undated article by WHR (includes two colour pictures) relating to his painting of the portrait of the Prince of Wales. A news cutting entitled “Historic Scene Depicted” Undated referring to WHR’s progress in completing his picture of the boxing contest between Jimmy Wilde and Joe Lynch (later entitled “A Welsh Victory at the NSC”. An unattributed news cutting noting the opening of Undated an exhibition by WHR at the Arlington Gallery. An unattributed news cutting noting the opening of Undated an exhibition by Mr Henry Massey and his wife, Mrs Gertrude Massey at the Brook-Street Gallery. Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News Undated News cutting picture showing WHR at work on his painting of the Wilde vs Lynch fight. Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/2/09 1 page of scrapbook containing 8 news cuttings 1910 The Bystander 10 October 1910 News cutting picture of WHR’s painting of Lord Howard de Walden in fencing clothing. The Bystander 10 October 1910 News cutting picture of WHR’s painting of Lord Howard de Walden (head and shoulders only). Unattributed news cutting regarding an “At Home” Undated event held at WHR’s studio featuring portraits of Lord Desborough, Lord Howard de Walden and Colonel Mathays. Unattributed news cutting reporting on the Autumn Undated exhibition of the Artists Society and Langham Sketching Club which refers to portraits of sportsmen painted by WHR including Lord Desborough and Lord Howard de Walden. The Field 1910 Four news cutting pictures of WHR’ s portraits of C.A. Wilson, P.G. Doyne, Julia Johnstone and Miss Hall, all in fencing clothing. Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/2/10 1 page of scrapbook containing 9 news cuttings 1928-1932 ? Chronicle 25 May 1928 Report of the opening of the 15th Summer Exhibition of the Art Gallery, Beechfield at which WHR exhibited his portrait of the Earl of Lonsdale. Sheffield Independent 22 May 1928 News item regarding the 15th Summer Exhibition at the Art Gallery, Beechfield. The Star 11 September 1928 Mention of one of WHR’s paintings hanging on the wall of the National Sporting Club Art Weekly 28 June (year News item concerning WHR’s painting of the Earl unknown) of Lonsdale to be presented to the National Sporting Club. Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News 10 September 1932 News cutting picture of WHR painting the prize- winning greyhound “Future Cutlet”. Brighton & Hove Illustrated Weekly News 26 September 1928 Report on the society event the “Apache Ball” which was attended by WHR and his wife. Unattributed news report on the Anglo-Egyptian Undated Reception held at the Egyptian Legation in honour of King Fuad’s birthday which was attended by WHR and his wife. Unattributed news item on the birthday Undated celebrations of King Fuad of Egypt (see above). Unattributed news report relating how WHR had Undated been commissioned to paint the portraits of Lord Carson and Sir James Craig but had subsequently not been paid for this work. Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/2/11 1 page of scrapbook containing 6 news cuttings 1927-1928 The Sketch 20 June 1928 Full page colour news cutting picture of WHR’s portrait of the Earl of Lonsdale which was to be presenting to the National Sporting Club on occasion of Lord Lonsdale’s Golden Wedding Anniversary. The Times 25 June 1927 Report on Centenary Celebrations of University College. Bucks Examiner 27 April 1928 Review of an exhibition by the Buckinghamshire Art Society which mentioned two paintings by WHR entitled “Fishing Boats, Newlyn” and “A Cornfield”. Bucks Herald 27 April 1928 Review of exhibition by the Buckinghamshire Art Society (see above). Bucks Free Press 27 April 1928 Review of exhibition by the Buckinghamshire Art Society (see above) which mentioned four exhibits by WHR; a sketch of Mrs Stanley Baldwin, an oil painting entitled “Waiting”, a painting of Mr George Bagley and a painting entitled “Bacchante”. The Sketch 2 May 1928 News cutting picture of a portrait of the Baroness Glouchkoff by WHR. Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/2/12 1 page of scrapbook containing 7 news cuttings 1914-1917 The Hippodrome March 1916 News cutting of an article on WHR entitled “British Artists and their Work”. The Mirror of Life 3 November 1917 News item concerning a reception held by WHR at the National Sporting Club to give members opportunity to view his painting “An Evening at the National Sporting Club” and providing details of the number and cost of each engraving and accompanying “key” (see A/03/49/2/16) The Field 3 November 1917 News item concerning WHR’s painting “An Evening at the National Sporting Club” giving details on how engravings of this painting maybe obtained by readers. Lloyds Weekly Undated News item concerning WHR’s painting “An Evening at the National Sporting Club”. Unattributed news cutting picture of a portrait of Undated Miss Constance Hamilton painted by WHR in 1913. Unattributed news cutting article entitled “Games Undated and Grace” regarding Miss Constance Hamilton (see above) and her opinion on WHR’s artistic interpretation of feminine grace. The Field 25 July 1914 News item mentioning various paintings by WHR including “An Irish Evening in the Kitchen of the 1900 Club” and portraits of Capt. Craig, Sir Edward Carson, Capt. Hutton, Lord Desborough, Lord Howard de Walden, Lord Londonderry and the King, George V. Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/2/13 News cutting picture from The Bystander 26 October 1910 1 Item Portrait of Lord Howard de Walden painted by WHR. Condition: 2
A/03/49/2/14 News cutting picture (unattributed) 18 August 1932
WHR at work on his portrait of prize winning greyhound “Future Cutlet” clipped together with an undated black and white photograph of the greyhound. Condition: 2 1 Item (2 pieces)
A/03/49/2/15 News cutting picture (The Bystander?) Circa 1916 Portrait of the Baroness de Meyer painted by WHR in 1916. Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/2/16 News cutting picture (The Sketch) 2 May 1928 Portrait of the Baroness Glouchkoff by WHR (duplicate of item in scrapbook see A/03/49/2/11) Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/2/17 “Key” to WHR’s painting “An Evening at the Undated N.S.C”
This diagram identifies all 183 individuals who were pictured in the painting. A copy of this key was supplied to each purchaser of an engraving of the painting. (see A/03/49/2/12) Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/ Photographs: Includes photographs of portraits painted by WHR as well as portrait subjects and some family and personal photographs. 1 File
A/03/49/3/01 Black and white photograph (120mm x 180mm) Undated Prince of Wales in Army uniform (head and shoulders) Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/02 Black and white photograph (160mm x 215mm) Undated Prince of Wales in Royal Navy uniform (full length) Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/03 Black and white photograph (140mm x 200mm) Undated Prince of Wales in Army uniform (full length) Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/04 Black and white photograph (105mm x 160mm) Undated Prince of Wales Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/05 Black and white photograph (160mm x 210mm) Undated Prince of Wales in uniform (side view). Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/06 Black and white photograph (160mm x 210mm) Undated Prince of Wales (head and shoulders, ¾ view) Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/07 Black and white photograph (150mm x 200mm) Undated Prince of Wales in Royal Navy uniform (head and shoulders, ¾ view) Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/08 Back and white photograph (150mm x 250mm) Undated Prince of Wales in Army uniform (full length) Condition: 2. 1 Item
A/03/49/3/09 Black and white photograph (160mm x 210mm) Undated Duke of York in Army uniform (half-length) Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/10 Black and white photograph (160mm x 210mm) Undated WHR painting a portrait of the Prince of Wales (annotated in pencil on reverse side) Condition: 2. 1 Item
A/03/49/3/11 Black and white photograph (190mm x 300mm) Circa 1918 Army unit – pencilled notation “2/Lt Robinson” on reverse. (See News cutting dated 8 June 1918 from the Sporting Chronicle - A/03/49/2/05) Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/12 Black and white photograph (190mm x 140mm) Circa 1928 WHR painting the Earl of Dysart (2 copies) Condition: 2 1 Item (2 pieces)
A/03/49/3/13 Black and white photograph (190mm x 150mm) Circa 1928 The Earl of Dysart pictured seated in front of his portrait by WHR. Pencilled notation on reverse indicates that this painting was exhibited at the first exhibition of the British Empire Academy at New Burlington Art Galleries (see File A/03/49/4/) Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/14 Black and white photograph (160mm x 210mm) Undated
WHR’s portrait of Lord Howard de Walden in fencing clothing. 1 Item
A/03/49/3/15 Black and white photograph (175mm x 220mm) Circa 1920s WHR’s portrait of Lord Craigavon, First Prime Minister of Northern Ireland inscribed “Craig Avon Premier of Ulster and Ireland” on the reverse side. 1 Item
A/03/49/3/16 Black and white photograph (150mm x 200mm) Undated WHR’s portrait of a lady carrying a small dog, inscribed in pencil “Mrs Stephenson” on the reverse side of one copy and “Portrait of Lady?” on the reverse side of the second copy. Condition: 2 1 Item (2 pieces)
A/03/49/3/17 Black and white photograph (200mm x 260mm) Undated WHR’s portrait of Lady Brittain playing a harp Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/18 Black and white photograph (180mm x 230mm) Undated WHR’s portrait of Mrs Stanley Baldwin Condition: 2. 1 Item
A/03/49/3/19 Cover of pamphlet for the London Municipal Undated Society’s Festival of Song” Shows two black and white pictures of WHR’s portraits of Lady Brittain and Mrs Stanley Baldwin (see items A/03/49/3/17 and A/03/49/3/18) Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/20 Colour picture (150mm x 230mm) 1910 WHR’s portrait of an unnamed member of the British fencing team Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/21 Black and white photograph (130mm x 160mm) Undated WHR’s portrait of an unnamed woman Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/22 Black and white photograph Undated Unfinished portrait by WHR of unnamed man in ceremonial uniform (head and shoulders) possibly Duke of York Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/23 Black and white photograph (80mm x 110mm) Undated Unfinished portrait of unnamed man in ceremonial uniform (half-length), possibly Duke of York Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/24 Photograph Album Circa 1917 to 1920 Contains black and white photographs, some first world war related, some of family members, scenes at Henley Regatta. Condition: 3 [Unfit for production] 1 Item (13 pieces)
A/03/49/3/25 Black and white photograph (110mm x 150mm) Undated Image of a child annotated with the words “4 years” and “myself” on the reverse side. Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/26 Black and white photograph (90mm x 140mm) 1918 Image of a young girl annotated with the word “myself” on the reverse side with inscription “Babs Sep. 1918” on the front in the bottom right hand corner. Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/27 Black and white photograph (160mm x 210 mm) Undated WHR portrait of a young unnamed woman annotated with the words “myself 25 years” on the reverse side. Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/28 Black and white photograph (300 x 240mm) Undated
Image of interior of an artist’s studio, mounted on board Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/29 Black and white photograph (140 x 195mm) Undated Portrait of a lady wearing a plumed hat. Inscription on the reverse “Portrait of a Famous Beauty”. Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/30 Black and white photograph (140mm x 180mm) Undated Sketch of a man in uniform, possibly the Prince of Wales. Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/3/31 Black and white photograph (200mm x150mm) Undated Unattributed painting of two men in cavalier dress I Item Condition: 2
A/03/49/3/32 Black and white photograph (160mm x 200mm) Undated Unattributed painting of an unknown woman reflected in a mirror. Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/4/ British Empire Academy 1927-1930 The Academy moved to its new quarters at New Burlington Galleries, W1 in 1928. From there it held several art exhibitions, concerts and recitals. This file contains material relating to specific events organized by the British Empire Academy. 1 File
A/03/49/4/01 Empire Arts’ Ball and Variety Concert 15 December 1927 Programme of Events for the Empire Arts’ Ball and Variety Concert held at the Park Lane Hotel Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/4/02 Second Exhibition of the British Empire Academy 17 April-7 May 1930 Catalogue for the Second Exhibition of the British Empire Academy held at the New Burlington Galleries at which WHR exhibited portraits of Miss Marion Lay and Miss Harriet Bennett. Lists 316 other exhibits by other artists. Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/5/ Personal papers and items Circa 1930 File contains part of a draft autobiography, handwritten biographical notes, a sketchbook containing preliminary drawings, a book of poetry and a water colour painting. Condition: 2 1 File
A/03/49/5/01 Draft Autobiography Circa 1930 Typewritten pages of Foreword and Chapter 1 of WHR’s draft autobiography which also lists proposed headings of 9 more chapters. Condition: 2 1 Item: (12 pieces)
A/03/49/5/02 Autobiographical notes Circa 1930 Handwritten pages of notes which outline how WHR’s career progressed in the early years making reference to how his interest in fencing led him to specialise in sporting art and how his work for “The Bystander” led to numerous commissions to paint members of the Royal Family and other society figures. Condition: 2 1 Item (30 pieces)
A/03/49/5/03 Sketchbook – 260mm x 360mm Undated Contains pencil sketches of artist’s models including some life drawings. Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/5/04 Leather-bound book (60mm x 100mm) Undated Book entitled “The Poetical Works of Oliver Goldsmith and Thomas Gray” inscribed Eton College on the flyleaf and containing numerous ink and pencil annotations some in Greek and Latin. Condition: 2 1 Item
A/03/49/5/05 Watercolour (265mm x 350mm) Undated Mountain scene featuring a Stag and herd of deer. Signed H Wallace in bottom left hand corner. Condition: 2 1 Item