Hercules Brabazon Brabazon

Sitterback to top

• Hercules Brabazon Brabazon (1821-1906), Painter. Sitter in 2 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Sir William Rothenstein (1872-1945), Artist and teacher of art. Artist associated with 219 portraits, Sitter in 24 portraits.

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A cultured country gentleman, whose passion for painting in watercolours (he carried his paint box with him wherever he went) was held to be an amiable trait, he had been quietly filling portfolios with lovely drawings for 60 years,' wrote William Rothenstein of his sitter. 'One night, dining with a friend, [John Singer] Sargent noticed some drawings on the wall, and was told they were Brabazon's. He at once recognised their unique qualities; and Brabazon at the age of 80 found himself suddenly accepted as a master of his craft, elected a member of the New English Art Club, and enjoying the esteem of the younger generation.

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• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 72

Portrait setback to top

• Prominent men and women: drawings and paintings by Sir William Rothenstein, 1895-1939