Fasti Etonensis: Arthur Christopher Benson (1862-1925)
Sir Leslie Ward, ‘Spy’ (London 1851 -London 1922)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
1903
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
Measurements
330 x 184 mm
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Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 882008
Summary
Print, lithograph, Fasti Etonensis: Arthur Christopher Benson (1862-1925) by Sir Leslie Ward, ‘Spy’ (London 1851 -London 1922). Cartoon of A.C. Benson,M.A., Eton Master who wrote biographical history of Eton, showing him standing in gown and mortar board, hands together; from Vanity Fair, June 4th 1903. Signed bottom left.
Provenance
unknown, but listed on the 1979 inventory. Possibly acquired with the house.
Marks and inscriptions
(on reverse) article from Vanity Fair about Mr. Arthur Christopher Benson, M.A.
Makers and roles
Sir Leslie Ward, ‘Spy’ (London 1851 -London 1922), cartoonist Vincent Brooks, Day and Son Ltd, artist Vanity Fair, engraver and publisher