This portrait of Lt Colonel Sir Assheton Pownall M.P. was done as a commission for the Vintners’ Company in London. I think the commission was arranged by Harry Jackson-Pownall as Sir Assheton Pownall was the father of his wife Marjorie. If you have read the Biography page you know what a pivotal role the Jackson-Pownalls played in her life.

Lt Colonel Sir Assheton Pownall M.P. was a Member of Parliament for the Conservative party in the English House of Commons from 1918 to 1945. He was also Master at the Vintners’ Company for 1942 and 1947 and is shown here in his official fur collared gown and Master’s medal. Since the honorable gentleman died in 1953, I’m sure this was done from a photograph.