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Portrait of an unknown man

Oil Painting
18th century (painted)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Portrait of an unknown man, holding a scroll in his right hand and holding back a curtain with his left.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePortrait of an unknown man
Materials and techniques
Oil on canvas
Brief description
Oil painting, 'Portrait of an Unknown Man', circle of Philip Mercier, 18th century
Physical description
Portrait of an unknown man, holding a scroll in his right hand and holding back a curtain with his left.
Dimensions
  • Approx. height: 74.7cm
  • Approx. width: 62cm
Sight measurements (measured 22/05/07 by Emma Luker and Rachel Sloan)
Style
Credit line
Bequeathed by J. R. Yorke-Radleigh
Object history
Bequeathed by J. R. Yorke-Radleigh, 1992
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.1222-1992

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Record createdMay 23, 2007
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