John Dent, Mayor of Worcester (1826), and High Sheriff of the County (1849)

Date: 1826

Medium: Oil on canvas

Measurements: H 90 x W 70 cm

Artist: Josiah Rushton

Work type: Painting

Acquisition method: unknown acquisition method

John Dent was Mayor of Worcester in 1826 and High Sheriff of the County in 1849. He also served as a Magistrate in Worcester City and for the counties of Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. Other offices included the President of the Chamber of Commerce, the Vice President of the City and County Library, and the Master of the Clothiers Company (1818).

Photo credit: artuk.org

Location: Guildhall First Floor Central – Landing