Portrait of Robert Wilson
Date
ca.1975
Sitter
Robert Wilson (1927 - 2002, British) , Astronomer
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 Robert Wilson inclined to the right and looking directly to viewer. He has a full bearded and wears dark framed spectacles. He is dressed in a dark suit jacket, striped shirt and patterned tie.
Signed ‘Argent’ lower left-hand corner, front mount. Inscribed verso ‘WILSON, Robert FRS. 1975 Box 3. Received December 1975. Stamped ‘The Royal Society of London’ and ‘COPYRIGHT PHOTOGRAPH BY GODFREY ARGENT. 33 Queen’s Gate Gardens, London, SW7 5RR. 01-584 0269. The identification number of this print is; GRS 7547/19.’
Sir Robert Wilson (1927-2002) British astronomer and physicist was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1975.
Signed ‘Argent’ lower left-hand corner, front mount. Inscribed verso ‘WILSON, Robert FRS. 1975 Box 3. Received December 1975. Stamped ‘The Royal Society of London’ and ‘COPYRIGHT PHOTOGRAPH BY GODFREY ARGENT. 33 Queen’s Gate Gardens, London, SW7 5RR. 01-584 0269. The identification number of this print is; GRS 7547/19.’
Sir Robert Wilson (1927-2002) British astronomer and physicist was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in 1975.
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