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Sir Alex Jarratt, Chancellor (1983–2002)

Norman Hepple (1908–1994)

University of Birmingham

Sir Alex Jarratt, Chancellor (1983–2002)

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Three-quarter-length seated portrait, the sitter turning to his left to face the spectator. He is wearing the Chancellor's robes, with his hands crossed over his lap. Sir Alex Jarrett was Chancellor of the University of Birmingham from 1983 until 2002, succeeding Sir Peter Scott. He was a prominent industrialist and businessman, and after beginning his career in the civil service in 1949 he went on to become Chairman of the publishing company Reed International.

Norman Hepple was a London born artist and the son of painter Robert Hepple.

University of Birmingham

Birmingham

Title

Sir Alex Jarratt, Chancellor (1983–2002)

Date

1985

Medium

oil on canvas

Measurements

H 99.1 x W 73.7 cm (E)

Accession number

A0019

Acquisition method

commissioned by the University of Birmingham, 1985

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

Signed and dated Norman Hepple 1985, bottom right

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Norman Hepple

1908–1994

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