Mr Batho.
In the archives I found a whole article on him. It seems he was a much loved character around the gallery.
It please me to write about Mr. William Batho – because Mr. William Batho pleases me. It is always a relief and a pleasure to go to Mosley Street and talk to him; he is ‘one of the best’ to a Pressman, I think, for he is usually both sympathetic and helpful.
The Watchman, ‘Looking after the Art gallery’ City News, 29.8.1931
Here is the man himself…
Mr. William Batho
I think he seems camera shy! Here he is in action around the gallery…
Mr. Batho supervising paintings being unpacked for an upcoming exhibition
Mr. Batho admiring the new exhibition
Melanie
It is nice to put a face to the name.
You are doing an amazing job…great to read.