District Warden Alexander Ross (1856–1923)
Oil painting, depicting a portrait of the District Warden Alexander Ross wearing his uniform by Miles Fletcher de Montmorency, 1941.
The painting depicts a man, seated, wearing an air raid district warden warden uniform adorned with various patches and insignia. He is facing the viewer, looking directly at them. Notable details include a white steel hat with the letter “W” on the front, a bag on his left side with a white strap across his chest, and several patches and stripes on the uniform. These patches feature logos and text such as “ARP,” and “Wandsworth.” Additionally, there is an arm patch with the text “District Warden Wandsworth,”. The dark, nondescript background intentionally contrasts with the figure, drawing attention to the intricate details of the attire
Production Notes
Presumably painted to hang at the Town Hall.
Artist Biography
Miles Fletcher de Montmorency (1893–1963) Miles de Montmorency was a British painter and the 17th Baronet Morres of Knockagh, County Tipperary. Son of Hervey Lodge de Montmorency and husband of stained glass artist Rachel de Montmorency, he studied at Dover School of Art, the Byam Shaw and Vicat Cole School of Art, and the Royal Academy Schools. He exhibited widely, including at the Royal Academy and with war artists, and was elected to the Royal Society of British Artists in 1935, later serving as its honorary librarian. He authored A Short History of Painting in England.
Copyright Holder
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