James Allen

James Allen (c.1682-1746): Warden of Dulwich College, 1712; Master, 1721; founder of James Allen's Girls' School. The signature was revealed in cleaning, 1988, and is confirmed by a payment in the College accounts. An inscription is recorded on the verso: This for The Right Honourable my Lady Pitsligo.

Not currently on display

Artist: John Ellys

Date: 1724

Dimensions: 239.7 x 147.3 cm

Materials: Oil on canvas

Inscription: Signed lower right edge: J. Ellys p.; dated lower centre right: JALLEN [monogram]/ 42/1724; the scroll inscribed: Sussex &/Wigorn / Rotulus Jacobi Allen.

Acquisition: Commissioned by Alleyn's College, 1724

Accession number: DPG441