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Sir Halford John Mackinder

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Sir Halford John Mackinder, by William Rothenstein, - NPG 4785 - © National Portrait Gallery, London

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Sir Halford John Mackinder

by William Rothenstein
sanguine and black and white chalk
20 3/8 in. x 13 3/8 in. (517 mm x 340 mm)
Purchased, 1970
Primary Collection
NPG 4785

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  • Sir Halford John Mackinder (1861-1947), Geographer, director of the London School of Economics and politician; MP for Glasgow Camlachie. Sitter in 3 portraits.

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  • Sir William Rothenstein (1872-1945), Artist and teacher of art. Artist associated with 221 portraits, Sitter in 24 portraits.

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