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W.B. Ferguson, Hon. F.R.P.S., by Arthur Clive Banfield, photographic, 1950

W.B. Ferguson, Hon. F.R.P.S.

Arthur Clive Banfield

1950

photographic

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

W.B. Ferguson, Hon. F.R.P.S. is a 1950 photographic by Arthur Clive Banfield, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Arthur Clive Banfield
When & what style?
1950
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The image depicts a photograph of a man with a long white beard and mustache, wearing a hat and a dark jacket. The man is looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression. The photograph is in black and white, with a sepia tone that gives it an aged appearance. The background of the image is dark, which helps to focus attention on the subject's face. The photograph is a portrait of W.B. Ferguson, taken by Arthur Clive Banfield in the early 20th century. To learn more about the artist's work, look up Banfield, Arthur Clive.

The story of this work

Overview

A photographic portrait depicts a man with a full moustache and beard, wearing a wide-brimmed hat adorned with a ribbon. The image is signed by Foulsham & Banfield, a portrait studio established by the photographer.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Arthur Clive Banfield

Arthur Clive Banfield spent his career behind the camera, catching Philadelphia’s social scene in the early 1900s.

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