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Painting. [Gentleman in his study, with scientific instruments], c. 1750. Oil on canvas; 34 x 30 cm in gilt frame 44 x 40 x 4 cm. Unsigned. Artist unidentified; formerly attributed either to Richard Wilson, or to School of Longhi or Pompeo Batoni. Sitter unidentified; suggested he could be George Parker, 2nd Earl Macclesfield; or, according to a pencilled inscription in later hand on top stretcher: 'Probably Farquarsson the astronomer'. Portrait of a nobleman, TQL, posing beside shelves of books and instruments including orrery (planetarium), globe and microscope.
Details
- Category:
- Art
- Object Number:
- 1978-467
- Materials:
- oil paint on canvas
- Measurements:
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frame: 440 mm x 400 mm x 40 mm,
image: 340 mm x 300 mm
- type:
- oil painting and portrait
- credit:
- Purchased (Christie's)
