John Henry Newman
William Thomas Roden 1817 - 1892
Summary
Frontal three-quarter length portrait of Cardinal John Henry Newman. The subject is an old, white-haired man, wearing a habit according to the Congregation of the Oratory of St Philip Neri which he established in England. The Cardinal is seated in a wooden armchair against a plain background. He sits with both hands resting on his right knee, gazing quietly off to the left.
Object Name
John Henry Newman
Creators Name
Date Created
1874 (after)
Dimensions
unframed: 127cm x 101.3cm
framed: 155.8cm x 130cm
accession number
1908.25
Place of creation
Birmingham
Support
canvas
Medium
oil paint
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