2 OF 12

Harry Gordon Selfridge

2 of 12 portraits of Harry Gordon Selfridge

by Powys Evans
ink and watercolour, circa 1930
20 in. x 14 in. (507 mm x 356 mm)
Purchased, 1985
Primary Collection
NPG 5806

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Harry Gordon Selfridge (1858-1947), Businessman and founder of Selfridges. Sitter in 12 portraits.

Powys Evans (1899-1981), 'Quiz'; caricaturist. Artist associated with 99 portraits, Sitter associated with 1 portrait.

The drawing is inscribed with the title The Golden Road to El Dorado.

Rogers, Malcolm, Master Drawings from the National Portrait Gallery, 1993 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 5 August to 23 October 1994), p. 165
Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 555