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Portrait of John William North

William Biscombe Gardner (English, 1847–1919)
After: Sir Hubert von Herkomer (English, born in 1849)

Medium/Technique Wood engraving
Credit Line John H. and Ernestine A. Payne Fund
Accession Number55.2289
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPrints

Signed Signed
InscriptionsW Biscombe Gardner lower rt.
Title and engravers signatures in pencil, signed at bottom. "JW North" in pen. On reverse a note from North to H. Hartley in pencil: "To Harold Hartley Esq. 14 Feb. 1906. 31 Pinwell proofs with kindest regards and thanks for the cigars. Ever yours, JW North."
ProvenanceJohn William North (1842–1924); to Harold Hartley, England (1851-1943): to Sir Harold Hartley, London, England (1878-1972); from whom purchased by MFA April 14,1955.