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William Henry Ansell, CBE, PRIBA

Walter Westley Russell (1867–1949)

The Royal Institute of British Architects

William Henry Ansell, CBE, PRIBA

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Originally from Derby, Ansell moved to London in 1897 and set up practice in 1904. He was elected an Associate member of the Royal Institute of British Architects in 1900, followed by a Fellow in 1922 and acted as Chairman of the Board of Architectural Education from 1931–1934, Vice-President 1933–1935, Hon. Secretary 1938–1940 and President 1940–1943. He was President of the Architectural Association in 1928. From 1934 to 1949, he was in partnership with A. Bailey. Ansell's principle works include National Deposit Friendly Society, Queen Square, London.

The Royal Institute of British Architects

London

Title

William Henry Ansell, CBE, PRIBA

Date

1943

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 91.5 x W 71.5 cm

Accession number

PCF66

Acquisition method

commissioned

Work type

Painting

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The Royal Institute of British Architects

66 Portland Place, London, Greater London W1B 1AD England

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Walter Westley Russell

1867–1949

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