Portrait of Davendra Lal
Date
1979
Sitter
Devendra Lal (1929 - 2012, Indian) , Geophysicist
Creator
Godfrey Argent (1937 - 2006, British) , Photographer
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Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (print): 200mm
width (print): 150mm
width (print): 150mm
Subject
Description
Head and shoulders portrait of Davendra Lal looking directly to viewer through dark framed spectacles. He is dressed in a light suit jacket, waistcoat, white shirt and silk tie.
Signed by the artist ‘ARGENT’ front mount, lower left-hand side. Inscribed verso ‘LAL, Devendra F.R.S. 1979. Received 10-12-79.’ Stamped ‘The Royal Society of London. ARGENT STUDIO. 12 HOLLAND ST. LONDON W8 4LT. TEL.937 0441 937 4008.’ with reference number ’79GRS.8159/8.’
Davendra Lal (1929-2012), Indian geophysicist, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1979.
Signed by the artist ‘ARGENT’ front mount, lower left-hand side. Inscribed verso ‘LAL, Devendra F.R.S. 1979. Received 10-12-79.’ Stamped ‘The Royal Society of London. ARGENT STUDIO. 12 HOLLAND ST. LONDON W8 4LT. TEL.937 0441 937 4008.’ with reference number ’79GRS.8159/8.’
Davendra Lal (1929-2012), Indian geophysicist, was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1979.
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