Louis Mountbatten, Earl Mountbatten of Burma (1900-1979) Admiral of the Fleet and Viceroy of India

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Government Art Collection

Francis (Frank) Owen Salisbury was born in Harpenden, Hertfordshire in 1874. At 15 he apprenticed at his brother’s stained glass works in St Alban’s, after which he studied at Heatherley’s School of Fine Art, London. He later studied at the Royal Academy Schools (1892–97). Influenced by his travels in Europe, Salisbury’s grand painting style is evident in his portraits of royalty, politicians and senior figures including King George VI and Winston Churchill and in his municipal murals of historical subjects. A member of several art societies, Salisbury was appointed a Commander in the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in 1938. He died at home in Hampstead, London in 1962. A studio sale of his work was held at Christie’s, London in 1985.

People

Louis, Earl Mountbatten of Burma Mountbatten (1900 - 1979)

Places

Subjects

male portrait, man, 20th century costume, military uniform, riband, epaulettes, tassel, ribbon (as Subject - costume accessory), badge, coat of arms, medal, Order of the Star of India, Royal Victorian Order, Distinguished Service Order, Order of the Indian Empire, Order of Merit, Order of the Garter, Order of the Bath, Earl, admiral, sword

Materials & Techniques

canvas, oil, oil painting

Artist

Frank Owen Salisbury (1874 - 1962)

Title

Louis Mountbatten, Earl Mountbatten of Burma (1900-1979) Admiral of the Fleet and Viceroy of India

Date

1957

Medium

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

height: 101.50 cm, width: 76.00 cm

Acquisition

Presented by the artist, December 1957

Inscription

bl: 1957 / Frank O. Salisbury

GAC number

3979