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William Ewart (1798-1869) 1888 after an original of c.1860
Carbon print | 8.4 x 5.4 cm (image) | RCIN 2911351

Hughes & Mullins (1883-1917)
William Ewart (1798-1869) 1888 after an original of c.1860
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Photograph of a full length portrait William Ewart Esquire M.P., standing, facing slightly towards the right. He leans his right arm on a plinth that supports a column. He holds his hands together in front of his body. He poses in front of a painted backdrop.
Ewart was responsible for developing the idea of the 'blue plaque' to commemorate an event or person linked to a particular location.Provenance
Acquired by Prince Albert
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Carbon print
Measurements
8.4 x 5.4 cm (image)
9.5 x 6.1 cm (mount)
22.7 x 18.0 cm (page dimensions)
Markings
annotation: W. Ewart Esq. M.P./
Reproduced & Printed in Carbon 1888. [beneath work]Category
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