Artist/Maker
William Henry Walker
(1871 - 1938)
Portrait of Sir Ramsay MacDonald (1866-1937)
1929
Graphite on paper with printed verso
Overall: 5 1/8 x 4 1/8 in. ( 13 x 10.5 cm )
Gift of the Family of William Henry Walker
1990.1.87
The subject was a British labor leader and statesman. He was Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1929, when this sketch was made.
DescriptionPortraitMarkingsinscription, date, and signature: upper center: "Sir Ramsay MacDonald" and left: "Sketched at / Luncheon / given in / his honor / at "The Astor" / Oct 11/29 / [by?] / Wm H Walker"
InscribedInscribed and signed at upper left in graphite: "Sir Ramsay MacDonald / Sketched at / Luncheon / given in / his honor / at 'The Astor' / Oct 11/29 / by / Wm H Walker"
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
William Henry Walker
1929
1990.1.70
