Possibly Rev. Charles Francis Benthall (1861-1936)
Unknown [name retired]
Category
Art / Silhouettes
Date
circa 1880
Materials
Paper, wood and glass
Measurements
150 x 115 mm
Order this imageCollection
Benthall Hall, Shropshire
NT 509602
Summary
Silhouette, square cut-out on paper, Possibly Rev. Charles Francis Benthall (1861-1936), Unknown silhouettist. Head and shoulder silhouette of Francis Benthall, in profile to the right, with short hair, wearing a coat and neck tie. Glazed rectangular ebonised frame with gilt line borders. Inscribed - FRANCIS BENTHALL (written in black ink on wooden frame).
Provenance
Created circa 1880. Owned by Mary Clementina Benthall (1879-1960) and recorded in the 1957 list of pictures, furniture etc suggested for retention at Benthall Hall by the National Trust. Transferred to the ownership of the National Trust with the contents of Benthall Hall in the Deed Of Gift made by Mary Clementina Benthall and dated 8th August 1958. Recorded in the Inventory Of National Trust Property At Benthall Hall dated 1st October 1963.
Marks and inscriptions
FRANCIS BENTHALL (written in black ink on wooden frame)
Makers and roles
Unknown [name retired], silhouette artist