Art UK has updated its cookies policy. By using this website you are agreeing to the use of cookies. To find out more read our updated Use of Cookies policy and our updated Privacy policy.

Samuel Bowley (1802–1884)

Photo credit: Gloucester Museums Service Art Collection

How you can use this image

This image can be used for non-commercial research or private study purposes, and other UK exceptions to copyright permitted to users based in the United Kingdom under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, as amended and revised. Any other type of use will need to be cleared with the rights holder(s).

Review the copyright credit lines that are located underneath the image, as these indicate who manages the copyright (©) within the artwork, and the photographic rights within the image.

The collection that owns the artwork may have more information on their own website about permitted uses and image licensing options.

Review our guidance pages which explain how you can reuse images, how to credit an image and how to find images in the public domain or with a Creative Commons licence available.

Notes

Add or edit a note on this artwork that only you can see. You can find notes again by going to the ‘Notes’ section of your account.

Samuel Bowly was an anti-slavery and a temperance campaigner. This portrait was presented to him whilst he was president of the National Temperance League. It shows Bowly sitting in an armchair in a relaxed pose with his legs crossed at the knee. He has a full beard and white hair.

Museum of Gloucester

Gloucester

Title

Samuel Bowley (1802–1884)

Date

1873

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 90.2 x W 72 cm

Accession number

GLRCM : Art01046

Acquisition method

bequeathed, 1884

Work type

Painting

Tags

See a tag that’s incorrect or offensive? Challenge it and notify Art UK.

Help improve Art UK. Tag artworks and verify existing tags by joining the Tagger community.

Museum of Gloucester

Brunswick Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL1 1HP England

This venue is open to the public. Not all artworks are on display. If you want to see a particular artwork, please contact the venue.
View venue