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Portrait of a man full length [called Thomas Gainsborough], seated on a chair wearing a simple coat over a striped waistcoat, gaiters and black hat: P.178-1941

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Portrait of a man full length [called Thomas Gainsborough], seated on a chair wearing a simple coat over a striped waistcoat, gaiters and black hat

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Unknown

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Notes

History note: Cripps-Day bought of Mr. Fawcett, King St, Covent Garden

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1941) by Cripps-Day, Francis Henry

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Roulette
Hand colouring

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.178-1941
Primary reference Number: 165823
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Sunday 7 August 2011 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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