Photograph
Rex Whistler (Eltham 1905 - Normandy 1944)
Category
Photographs
Date
3 Sep 1939
Materials
Mounted photograph
Measurements
380 x 501 mm
Collection
Mottisfont, Hampshire
NT 769936
Summary
Photographic facsimile of a painting by Rex (Reginald) John Whistler (Eltham 1905 - Normandy 1944), including the note 'I was painting this ermine curtain when Britain declared war on the Nazi Tyrants, Sept 3rd 1939 RW'.
Marks and inscriptions
'I was painting this ermine curtain when Britain declared war on the Nazi Tyrants, Sept 3rd 1939 RW'
Makers and roles
Rex Whistler (Eltham 1905 - Normandy 1944) , artist