Adrian Drewe (1891-1917)
M. J. G.
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
1912
Materials
Oil on canvas
Measurements
435 x 335 mm
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Castle Drogo, Devon
NT 903812
Summary
Oil painting on canvas, Adrian Drewe (1891 - 1917), monogrammed and dated: M.J.G. 1912. A three-quarter-length portrait of Adrian Drewe, the eldest son of Mr.Julius Drewe who was killed in Flanders. He is turned to the right, wearing a a dark suit and an O[ld].E[tonian]. tie seated in a 17th century red velvet upholstered chair, holding a red book.
Provenance
This item forms part of the original Drewe family collection at Castle Drogo. It was transferred to the National Trust in 1986.
Marks and inscriptions
Recto: Signed bottom left: M. J. G. / 1912
Makers and roles
M. J. G., artist