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Sir William White (1845-1913), c.1902 (oil on canvas)
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Sir William White (1845-1913), c.1902 (oil on canvas)
7338079 Sir William White (1845-1913), c.1902 (oil on canvas) by Palin, William Mainwaring (1862-1947); 142x114.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: William Mainwaring Palin
A three-quarter length portrait, slightly to the left, showing White in a black suit; he holds a paper in his left hand and his right rests on a book on a table to the left. The portrait was commissed by his colleagues upon his retirement in 1902; it was presented to Lady White the following year.
William Henry White was apprenticed as a shipwright in the royal dockyard at Devonport. He then attended the Royal School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at South Kensington, 1864-67, attaining the highest honours. White then became professional secretary to Sir Edward James Reed, the chief constructor of the Navy. He later became secretary to the council of construction. White was involved in cruiser design in the 1870s, but left the Admiralty in 1883 to become designer and manager at the new Armstrong yard at Elswick-on-Tyne. He returned, however, to the Admiralty in 1885 as director of naval construction. Before his retirement in 1902, he was responsible for the design of large numbers of battleships, cruisers and other vessels. He also lectured at the Royal Naval College in Greenwich.
The artist's name supplied by Denis Browne, grandson of Sir William White, in September 2006.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38509868
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
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This stunning portrait captures Sir William White, a prominent figure in naval architecture and design during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Painted by William Mainwaring Palin in 1902, the three-quarter length depiction shows White in a black suit, exuding an air of authority and intelligence.
White's distinguished career began with an apprenticeship as a shipwright at the royal dockyard in Devonport. He went on to study at the Royal School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, where he excelled and eventually became professional secretary to Sir Edward James Reed.
Throughout his career, White played a key role in designing numerous battleships, cruisers, and other vessels for the British Navy. His expertise led him to positions such as director of naval construction at the Admiralty and lecturer at the Royal Naval College in Greenwich.
Commissioned by his colleagues upon his retirement, this portrait was presented to Lady White as a tribute to her husband's contributions to maritime engineering. The painting captures not only White's physical likeness but also his legacy as a visionary designer who shaped the course of naval history.
Displayed at the National Maritime Museum in London, this artwork serves as a timeless reminder of Sir William White's enduring impact on naval architecture and innovation.
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