On 17-April-2026 Isabelle Bark (class of 1993) & Hugo Shellabear (class of 1980) loaned a painting by Ted Roberts to Michael Hall School.  

This painting was given to Hugo on his 19th Birthday, from Dede & Peter Bark 

The painting has always hung in their various family homes, including Stafford Lodge, Michael Fields, Broadstone (boarding house) and back to Michael Fields. After 40 years the family have decided to loan the painting to the school. It now hangs above the fireplace in the Great Hall of the Mansion. 

Thank you for sharing this painting with us, for all to enjoy. 

Ted Roberts (1941-2020) was an Art teacher at Michael Hall School from 1965 - 2008 

Ted Roberts Art Exhibition 2026 For more of his work