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Title: portrait of AHW in Andy McConnell's C20th Glass
Post by: Heidimin on January 27, 2007, 10:17:27 PM
I'm curious to know who painted the portrait of Alexander Hardie Williamson reproduced in Andy McConnell's excellent book? And where it is? Unfortunately, there's no caption. I've tried the National Portrait Gallery's on-line collection without success. Can anyone here help?
Title: Re: portrait of AHW in Andy McConnell's C20th Glass
Post by: David E on January 27, 2007, 10:20:03 PM
Max could probably ask him - give her a mail
Title: Re: portrait of AHW in Andy McConnell's C20th Glass
Post by: Max on January 27, 2007, 11:41:09 PM
Hi Heidi - I emailed Andy about a couple of Orrefors flasks I'd bought yesterday and although he answered, he said he was rushed off his feet, so I don't like to email him again so soon.  I'll have a look at the book and see what I can come up with tomorrow - meanwhile, perhaps someone else can shed some light?  :) :)

Title: Re: portrait of AHW in Andy McConnell's C20th Glass
Post by: Heidimin on January 27, 2007, 11:54:07 PM
Thanks, Max - much appreciated. No great rush - just satiable curteousity. :)
Title: Re: portrait of AHW in Andy McConnell's C20th Glass
Post by: robbo on January 28, 2007, 02:01:17 PM
The picture credits on p.256 lists page 126, top left, as Broadfield House.
Title: Re: portrait of AHW in Andy McConnell's C20th Glass
Post by: David E on January 28, 2007, 03:04:58 PM
Well found Robbo :)

Just let me know if you want a picture of this, Heidi.
Title: Re: portrait of AHW in Andy McConnell's C20th Glass
Post by: Heidimin on January 28, 2007, 03:37:19 PM
Thanks, Robbo - well spotted. I'd seen the picture credits at the beginning of the book and stupidly assumed that was all there was  ::)

Yes, please, David, if you happen to be making a trip to BH. Hopefully they'll know who painted it too. The style reminds me of someone, but I can't think who.