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Portrait of Charles Whitfield Clark, M.D.

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Artist
Hancock, Henrietta
Collection
Brandon College Portrait Gallery
Form
painting
Date
no date
Accession Number
0104
Artist
Hancock, Henrietta
Collection
Brandon College Portrait Gallery
Date
no date
Form
painting
Biographical Info
Henrietta Hancock taught visual arts at BU from approx.1906-1912 on the 4th floor of Clark Hall/Original Building. Her husband was on faculty and when money got tight the wives resigned. Arts moved into the community and was carried on as the Brandon Arts Club; probably initiated by Henrietta. (1996 inventory)
Description
Inscription: Charles Whitfield Clark, M.D. b. 1845 in New Brunswick; d.1939 in Toronto. Educated in Ontario, and in American Universities. Practiced Homeopathy in Aylmer, Ontario, 1866-82; in Winnipeg, 1883-1912, then in Toronto. An active Baptist layman and advocate of higher education for women, hence Clark Hall. Portrait by Henrietta Hancock.
Dimensions
49.5 X 39.5 cm
Size Overall
74 X 63.5 cm
Medium
oil
Condition
Serious cracks in paint all over image.
Primary Support
canvas
Secondary Support
backing board; frame - wood and plaster with gild
Accession Number
0104
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