Portrait of Karel Frantisek Wiesner
Date
ca.1969
Sitter
Karel Frantisek Wiesner (1919 - 1986, Canadian) , Chemist
Creator
Godfrey Argent (1937 - 2006, British) , Photographer
Object type
Image reference
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (print): 205mm
width (print): 155mm
width (print): 155mm
Subject
Description
Head and shoulders portrait of Karel Frantisek Wiesner in three-quarter profile to the right as viewed. He is dressed in mid-tone suit jacket, white shirt and tie.
Signed ‘Godfrey Argent’ lower left-hand corner. Inscribed verso ‘WIESNER, KAREL F.R.S.1969. Box 3. Photograph received 20.6.69.’ Stamped ‘The Royal Society of London’ and ‘Copyright: Photograph by GODFREY ARGENT. 49 QUEENS GATE, KNIGHTSBRIDGE. S.W.7 Telephone: 01.584.0269 & 5431. The Reference No. of this print is GRS 5370/F.’ A further printed label reads ‘Professor Karel Weisner FRS.’
Karel Frantisek Wiesner (1919-1986) Czech-born Canadian chemist was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1969.
Signed ‘Godfrey Argent’ lower left-hand corner. Inscribed verso ‘WIESNER, KAREL F.R.S.1969. Box 3. Photograph received 20.6.69.’ Stamped ‘The Royal Society of London’ and ‘Copyright: Photograph by GODFREY ARGENT. 49 QUEENS GATE, KNIGHTSBRIDGE. S.W.7 Telephone: 01.584.0269 & 5431. The Reference No. of this print is GRS 5370/F.’ A further printed label reads ‘Professor Karel Weisner FRS.’
Karel Frantisek Wiesner (1919-1986) Czech-born Canadian chemist was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1969.
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