Osborne Gordon
(1813-1883), Divine; censor at Christ Church, OxfordSitter in 2 portraits
Gordon, Senior Censor of Christ Church, Oxford, was described by John Ruskin as 'an Englishman of the olden time, humane without weakness, learned without ostentation, witty without malice, wise without pride, honest of heart, lofty of thought, dear to his fellowmen, and dutiful to his God'. Those who knew him 'regarded him with esteem and much affection'.
by Lewis Carroll
albumen print, Spring 1857
NPG P7(5)
by Unknown artist
stipple engraving, mid 19th century
NPG D34607
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