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RefNoP/0125
LevelItem
TitlePortrait of Spottiswoode, William
ArtistWatts, George F
DescriptionHead and shoulders, full face
ObjectNamePainting
MaterialsOil on canvas
Dimensions660 x 533 mm
NotesRobinson, Norman H and Forbes, Eric G 'The Royal Society catalogue of portraits' (London: Royal Society, 1980)
AccessStatusOpen
ProvenancePresented by R Andrew Spottiswoode, 1962
See CMO/43/4, item 21 '21. Gifts
Reported the offer by Mr R A Spottiswoode of a portrait by G F Watts of William Spottiswoode (FRS, 1853, Treasurer 1870-78, President 1878-83).
Resolved - That the action by the Officers be confirmed, that the offer by Mr Spottiswoode be accepted and that the thanks of the Society be returned to the donors.'
RelatedMaterialB&W negative, Box N101. IM/004344
RelatedRecordIM/004344
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CodePersonNameDates
NA7690Spottiswoode; William (1825 - 1883)1825 - 1883
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