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Self-portrait : William Shakespeare Burton

Pastel
ca. late 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pastel self-portrait by William Shakespeare Burton. Inscribed with artist's name in ink on brown paper on the back of the frame.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleSelf-portrait : William Shakespeare Burton (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Pastel drawing
Brief description
Pastel self-portrait by William Shakespeare Burton (1824-1916), framed and glazed. Great Britain, ca. late 19th century.
Physical description
Pastel self-portrait by William Shakespeare Burton. Inscribed with artist's name in ink on brown paper on the back of the frame.
Dimensions
  • Height: 36.7cm
  • Width: 26cm
  • Height: 14.4375in
  • Width: 10.25in
The dimensions are taken from: Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings Accessions 1934 London: Published under the Authority of the Board of Education, 1935
Marks and inscriptions
  • William Shakespeare / Burton (Inscribed)
  • W. S. Burton 1824-1916 (Inscribed on back of frame)
Credit line
Given by Miss Lucy Burton, daughter of the Artist
Subjects depicted
Bibliographic reference
Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design & Department of Paintings Accessions 1934 London: Published under the Authority of the Board of Education, 1935
Collection
Accession number
P.21-1934

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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