Portrait of Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Mayor
Artist
Nairn, James
Date
1895
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Description
Mayor from 1893 - 1894
Alfred de Bathe Brandon, born into a well known Wellington legal family, followed in his family's footsteps first by becoming a barrister, then moving into politics. His father, also named Alfred de Bathe Brandon, had been a Member of Parliament.
The younger Alfred became a Wellington City Councillor in 1886. He was elected mayor in 1893. Brandon House and Brandon Street in central Wellington carry his family name.
Alfred de Bathe Brandon, born into a well known Wellington legal family, followed in his family's footsteps first by becoming a barrister, then moving into politics. His father, also named Alfred de Bathe Brandon, had been a Member of Parliament.
The younger Alfred became a Wellington City Councillor in 1886. He was elected mayor in 1893. Brandon House and Brandon Street in central Wellington carry his family name.
Media
Oil on canvas
varnish evident
varnish evident
Measurements
hxwxd 840 x 780mm x 48mm (frame)
hxw 820 x 770mm (sight)
hxw 820 x 770mm (sight)
Registration number
ART00017
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