Leon Underwood
1 of 4 portraits of Leon Underwood
© estate of Sir William Rothenstein / National Portrait Gallery, London
Leon Underwood
by Sir William Rothenstein
red and white chalk, 1920
14 in. x 10 in. (356 mm x 254 mm)
Accepted in lieu of tax by H.M. Government and allocated to the Gallery, 2005
Primary Collection
NPG 6711
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Artistback to top
- Sir William Rothenstein (1872-1945), Artist and teacher of art. Artist associated with 219 portraits, Sitter in 24 portraits.
This portraitback to top
This drawing was made when Underwood was an assistant teacher of drawing at the Royal College of Art, where Rothenstein was Principal.
Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top
- Life lines: Recently acquired 20th Century drawings (31 October 2009 - 25 April 2010)
- Portraits on paper (29 July 2006 - 3 December 2006)



