The painting depicts Sir William and his rival 'Mr Schute of Pickenham' on a very crowded Swaffham Market Place in 1837 trying to persuade the electorate to 'vote for me'. The outline and upper stories of the buildings in the background have changed little since the artist recorded them.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Chairing the Members, 1837
Date supported
2004
Medium and material
Oil on panel
Dimensions
24 x 35 cm
Grant
7000
Total cost
8000
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