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Colonel Thomas Thornton 1757-1823
Miniaturist: Unknown
History note: With Christie's, sale 1 May 1950 (52), the property of various gentlemen, where bought by H.E. Backer; bought by the Friends of the Fitzwilliam
Height: 78 mm
Width: 65 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (1950) by The Friends of the Fitzwilliam Museum
Formerly attributed to Philip Reinagle.
Support composed of ivory
Watercolour : Watercolour on ivory
Accession number: PD.5-1950
Primary reference Number: 17635
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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