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He is painted wearing a pinstripe suit and a Company tie. Over the suit he is wearing the Governor's red robes and the Governor's jewel. The paintings in the background are of Queen Henrietta Maria (see YORMA 158) and Henry Thompson, MP (see YORMA 160).
Professor Robards was Governor to the Company of Merchant Adventurers from 2008–2009, and was awarded an OBE in 2002 for Services to Higher Education arising from his work to link the University of York with the local business community.
Merchant Adventurers’ Hall
York
Title
Professor Anthony Robards, OBE
Date
2009
Medium
oil
Measurements
H 78.5 x W 70 cm
Accession number
YORMA 533
Acquisition method
gift of the sitter, 2009
Work type
Painting
Signature/marks description
Signed and dated
Inscription description
Professor Anthony W Robards
