G K Chesterton (1874-1936)

Sir William Rothenstein, 1872 - 1945



G K Chesterton (1874-1936)

Sir William Rothenstein 1872 - 1945

Summary

Portrait of G.K. Chesterton, influential English writer of the early twentieth century. This is a half length study, the subject is seen in three-quarter view to the left. He has his hands clasped in front of him, holding a hat. Subject has short hair, side parting and a moustache, he is frowning, lost in thought.


Object Name

G K Chesterton (1874-1936)

Creators Name

Sir William Rothenstein

Date Created

1922

Dimensions

support: 50.4cm x 39.3cm

accession number

1925.348

Place of creation

Europe

Support

paper (flecked buff)

Medium

chalk (red)

Credit

Gift of Mr Charles Lambert Rutherston, 1925


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