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Lord Woolavington, 1926 (colour litho)
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Lord Woolavington, 1926 (colour litho)
473383 Lord Woolavington, 1926 (colour litho) by Ritchie, Alick Penrose Forbes (1868-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Buchanan, Baron Woolavington (1849-1935); Scotch whisky blender, businessman, philanthropist and racehorse owner; supplied Buchanans whisky to the House of Commons; given Royal Warrant to supply Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales in 1898; generous benefactor to universities, hospitals and gave the huge sum of £ 50, 000 to restore the nave of St. Georges Chapel at Windsor; won the Epsom Derby in 1922 with his horse Captain Cuttle ; depicted here in race course dress with top hat; from the series of Straight Line caricatures produced as cigarette cards by John Player & Sons; the golden age of cigarette cards was from the late 19th century until the Second World War and were immensely popular both as collector items and as a source of instruction, entertainment and amusement before the widespread use of television and radio; ); English, out of copyright
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The captivating print of Lord Woolavington, taken in 1926, transports us back to a bygone era of elegance and opulence. In this stunning colour lithograph by Alick Penrose Forbes Ritchie, we see the distinguished figure of James Buchanan, Baron Woolavington. Known for his accomplishments as a Scotch whisky blender, businessman, philanthropist, and racehorse owner, Lord Woolavington's influence extended far beyond his chosen industries. This portrait captures him in all his regal splendor - dressed in racecourse attire complete with a top hat. It is evident that he was a man who commanded respect and admiration wherever he went. Not only did he supply Buchanans whisky to esteemed institutions such as the House of Commons but also held the prestigious Royal Warrant to provide spirits to Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales. Lord Woolavington's generosity knew no bounds; universities and hospitals benefited from his philanthropy while St. George's Chapel at Windsor received an astonishing £50,000 donation for its restoration. His love for horse racing is also well-documented; he triumphed at the Epsom Derby in 1922 with his prized steed Captain Cuttle. This particular image comes from a series of Straight Line caricatures produced as cigarette cards by John Player & Sons during the golden age of collecting these miniature works of art. Before television and radio became widespread sources of entertainment and information dissemination, cigarette cards were immensely popular among collectors seeking both amusement and knowledge. In this photograph print from Fine Art Finder courtesy Bridgeman Images, Lord Woolavington stands as an emblematic figure representing success intertwined with benevolence – truly embodying an era long past yet still revered today.
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