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Portrait in watercolour of a gentleman

Watercolour Portrait
about 1775-1786 (Painted)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Half length, three-quarter face, middle-aged man in greenish brown collarless coat, opening over a waistcoat of the same material, into which his left hand is thrust; white cravat and a powdered wig.


Object details

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Object type
TitlePortrait in watercolour of a gentleman (popular title)
Materials and techniques
Watercolour on paper, which is very yellowed
Brief description
Watercolour on paper portrait of an unknown man by Andrew Van Rymsdyk. Great Britain, ca. 1775-1786.
Physical description
Half length, three-quarter face, middle-aged man in greenish brown collarless coat, opening over a waistcoat of the same material, into which his left hand is thrust; white cravat and a powdered wig.
Dimensions
  • Height: 12cm
  • Width: 8cm
Credit line
Bequeathed by Miss Grace Valentine Stephenson as part of the R. H. Stephenson Bequest
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
P.105-1929

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Record createdApril 19, 2006
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