Sidney G. Rawson, DC, Principal of Battersea Polytechnic (1907–1915)William Charles Penn · 1916

  • Art movementContemporary Realism
  • Creation date1916
  • Dimensions103.0 x 87.0 cm
  • MuseumUniversity of Surrey

William Charles Penn (1877 – 1968)

William Charles Penn (1877-1968) was a British portrait artist known for his realistic depictions of prominent figures, landscapes & historical scenes. Explore his diverse portfolio and artistic legacy.

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About this artwork

  • Title: Sidney G. Rawson, DC, Principal of Battersea Polytechnic (1907–1915)
  • Artist: William Charles Penn
  • Year: 1916
  • Original dimensions: 103.0 x 87.0 cm
  • Format: Portrait
  • Copyright status: Under copyright
  • Where to see it: University of Surrey
  • Corpus context: studio photography influence, victorian era values
  • Main color: Phthalo Green
  • Keywords: muted brown background, 1916 portrait artwork, academic portrait art

Questions & Answers

What was William Charles Penn's age when "Sidney G. Rawson, DC, Principal of Battersea Polytechnic (1907–1915)" was created?

William Charles Penn made "Sidney G. Rawson, DC, Principal of Battersea Polytechnic (1907–1915)" at the age of 39. The artist was born in 1877 and the work is dated 1916.

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"Sidney G. Rawson, DC, Principal of Battersea Polytechnic (1907–1915)" by William Charles Penn uses an earthy palette, with phthalo green (#2e2a1f) as the dominant color.

What is the creation date of "Sidney G. Rawson, DC, Principal of Battersea Polytechnic (1907–1915)" by William Charles Penn?

"Sidney G. Rawson, DC, Principal of Battersea Polytechnic (1907–1915)" dates from 1916. The date places the work within William Charles Penn's career and its era.

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"Sidney G. Rawson, DC, Principal of Battersea Polytechnic (1907–1915)" depicts portrait, academic, formal, dignified, victorian, 1910s, british, scholar, while William Charles Penn's recorded themes are realistic depictions, documenting prominent figures, early career portrait work, traditional portraiture, academic art style, studio photography influence, victorian era values, institutional authority. Comparing the two shows how the work relates to the artist's usual subjects.

Which artist is "Sidney G. Rawson, DC, Principal of Battersea Polytechnic (1907–1915)" attributed to?

"Sidney G. Rawson, DC, Principal of Battersea Polytechnic (1907–1915)" was created by William Charles Penn. The information on this page describes William Charles Penn's original work.

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