Henry Edmeadas Baker (1905-1994) in his Robes as Master of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers
Muriel Bourne, Lady Wheeler (1888 - 1979)
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
1972
Materials
Oil on canvas
Measurements
752 x 625 mm
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Owletts, Kent
NT 1411137
Summary
Oil painting on canvas, Henry Edmeadas Baker (1905-1994) in his Robes as Master of the Worshipful Company of Plumbers by Muriel Bourne, Lady Wheeler (1888–1979), 1972. A half-length portrait of Henry Baker, turned slightly to the left, gazing at the spectator, short grey hair and grey moustache, hands cross on his lap, wearing his black robes, with gold braiding and fur collar, white dress-shirt, white bow-tie and wearing his badge as Master of the Worshipful Company of Plumber. Initialled lower left. He was Master of the Company for the year 1971.
Provenance
On loan from a descendant of the sitter
Credit line
Owletts, The Baker Collection (National Trust)
Makers and roles
Muriel Bourne, Lady Wheeler (1888 - 1979), artist