Robert Owen

Frederick Cruikshank 1800 - 1868

Summary

A portrait of a middle aged man. The subject is seated on a red and gilt chair, part of which can be seen behind him to the left. He is wearing a dark suit. His hair is receding and is combed over to the right. He is holding a roll of white paper in his right hand. There is no background detail. Robert Owen (1771-1858) was a Manchester millowner and philanthropist. He was instrumental in bringing about the Factory Act of 1819 and was a published writer in the field of the social sciences.