William Paton Ker
1 portrait of William Paton Ker
© National Portrait Gallery, London
William Paton Ker
by William Rothenstein
sanguine and white chalk, 1923
15 1/2 in. x 11 1/4 in. (394 mm x 286 mm)
Purchased, 1970
Primary Collection
NPG 4803
Artistback to top
- Sir William Rothenstein (1872-1945), Artist and teacher of art. Artist or producer associated with 222 portraits, Sitter in 24 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 352
Events of 1923back to top
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Stanley Baldwin begins the first of three terms of government as Conservative Prime Minister following the resignation of Andrew Bonar Law.Art and science
Bolton Wanderers beat West Ham United in the first FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. The Cup Final was held at Wembley every year except during the war until 2000.International
Hitler attempts to take power in Germany with the Munich Beer Hall Putsch. On the 8th November Hitler and the SA stormed a meeting of the ruling 'triumvirs' forcing them to support a march on Berlin. The coup, however, failed and Hitler was arrested and sentences to five years in prison.Comments back to top
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