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George Pitt, the 1st Baron Rivers

Pastel Portrait
ca. 1750-1770 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Chalk drawing depicting George Pitt, the 1st Baron Rivers.

Object details

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Object type
TitleGeorge Pitt, the 1st Baron Rivers (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Chalk drawing
Brief description
Chalk drawing by Thomas Gainsborough depicting George Pitt, the 1st Baron Rivers (1721-1803). Great Britain, ca. 1750-1770.
Physical description
Chalk drawing depicting George Pitt, the 1st Baron Rivers.
Dimensions
  • Height: 58cm
  • Width: 50cm
Framed
Subject depicted
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1938, London: Board of Education, 1939.
Collection
Accession number
P.25-1938

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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