Willis Jackson, Baron Jackson of Burnley
11 of 12 portraits by Feliks Topolski
© estate of Feliks Topolski
Willis Jackson, Baron Jackson of Burnley
by Feliks Topolski
photographic print of a lithograph, late 1960s
20 1/8 in. x 15 5/8 in. (510 mm x 396 mm) overall
Given by the sitter's daughter, Ruth Moffatt, 2013
Reference Collection
NPG D42722
Sitterback to top
- Willis Jackson, Baron Jackson of Burnley (1904-1970), Electrical engineer and educationist. Sitter in 5 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Feliks Topolski (1907-1989), Artist. Artist or producer of 12 portraits, Sitter in 15 portraits.
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