John Elliott Burns
17 of 29 portraits by Sir Max Beerbohm
© estate of Max Beerbohm
John Elliott Burns
by Sir Max Beerbohm
ink and wash
9 1/2 in. x 6 7/8 in. (241 mm x 175 mm)
Purchased, 1953
Primary Collection
NPG 3851
Sitterback to top
- John Elliott Burns (1858-1943), Trade unionist and Liberal politician; MP for Battersea. Sitter in 30 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Sir Henry Maximilian ('Max') Beerbohm (1872-1956), Writer and caricaturist. Artist or producer associated with 29 portraits, Sitter associated with 19 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 91
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