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Sir William Cavendish (c.1505–1557), 2nd Earl of Burlington, Seated, Wearing Academic Robes, Full-Length

William Menzies Tweedie (1828–1878)

Senate House, University of London

Sir William Cavendish (c.1505–1557), 2nd Earl of Burlington, Seated, Wearing Academic Robes, Full-Length
Sir William Cavendish (c.1505–1557), 2nd Earl of Burlington, Seated, Wearing Academic Robes, Full-Length

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William Cavendish, Lord Burlington, was the University of London's first Chancellor, remaining in office 1836–1856. He was then a member of the Senate until his death, serving for an unrivalled period of 55 years overall. The portrait is in a 6" heavy gilt gesso frame.

Senate House, University of London

London

Title

Sir William Cavendish (c.1505–1557), 2nd Earl of Burlington, Seated, Wearing Academic Robes, Full-Length

Date

1848–1878

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 268 x W 178 cm

Accession number

PO-0147

Work type

Painting

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William Menzies Tweedie

1828–1878

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