Harmsworth (Desmond) Havelock Ellis

Harmsworth (Desmond, 1903-1990) Cecil, 1st Baron Harmsworth,a group of 9 portrait studies of the artist's father, including a group of four small pencil studies, each c.240 x 175mm., each with vivid gouache sketches on the verso; two head portraits in pen and black ink on translucent BFK Rives draftsman's paper, each c.550 x 430mm., both signed Desmond, and dated 1933; two larger, seated, half-length portraits in charcoal on Canson & Montgolfier laid paper, each c.620 x 470mm.; and a bust-length portrait in charcoal on similar laid paper, 480 x 315mm., dated 1947, upper right(9)

***Cecil Bisshop St John Harmsworth (1869-1948) Liberal politician, younger brother to Alfred Harmsworth, 1st viscount Northcliffe, and Harold Harmsworth, 1st Viscount Rothermere. .