Dear John
I am sorry but my conclusion is that this is not
Kipling. Based on comparisons with other photos, my
reasons are:
1. I can't detect any sign of the cleft in RK's chin
which is very evident in all the other full-face
drawings and paintings.
2. The creases running from the nose to the ends of
the mouth are not quite as pronounced as in other RK
photos
3. The moustache and eyebrows don't look quite as
luxuriant.
4. Although wireframe, the spectacles are not
absolutely circular, and the bridge is at the top
rather than in line with the mid-point of the lenses.
5. I have seen photos of RK wearing a Topper, a Trilby
or a Homburg, but never a Bowler.
With all best wishes for the New Year
Yours, David
--- John Radcliffe <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> Many apologies for sending the wrong picture last
> night. A festive moment.
>
> Here is the correct one.
>
> All good wishes for 2006
>
> John R
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