portrait of George Bernard Shaw

Sir William Rothenstein, 1872 - 1945

portrait of George Bernard Shaw

Sir William Rothenstein 1872 - 1945

Summary

Portrait of a bearded male figure seen in profile to the right. Hands in pockets. From the series English Portraits 1897-1898 issued in twelve parts, each part containing two lithographs. George Bernard Shaw is from Part VIII. The edition was 750 but only a small number appeared due to many being destroyed in a fire at the binders.

Object Name

portrait of George Bernard Shaw

Creators Name

Sir William Rothenstein

Date Created

1897

Dimensions

support (sight): 33.8cm x 23.3cm

accession number

1911.93

Collection Group

fine art
on paper, print
British

Place of creation

Europe

Support

paper

Medium

ink (black)

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