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Francis Henry Crittall

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Manufacturer. Crittall started in the family ironmonger's shop in Braintree, Essex. His business in metal window frames was so successful that his name passed into the language. 'Crittall Windows' described a type of standard window frame that contributed significantly to the look of new suburbs. A philanthropic employer, Crittall built the garden village of Silver End for his employees. During the First World War, his factories provided munitions and he campaigned against the monopoly of the 'armaments ring'.
Commissioned by the East Anglian Munitions Committee, this is an example of the society portrait from which John, epitome of the bohemian artist and the most famous painter of his day, made a living after the war.

National Portrait Gallery, London

London

Title

Francis Henry Crittall

Date

1919

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 76.2 x W 63 cm

Accession number

6240

Acquisition method

Given by Crittall family, 1994

Work type

Painting

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