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1 of 253523 objects
British School, 18th century
William Irby (1707-1775), 1st Lord Boston, traditionally identified as c.1740
Oil on canvas | 91.5 x 71.1 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external) | RCIN 405177
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This is a portrait of c. 1740, which bears a very slight resemblance to images of Lord Boston (see OM 538, 403502). the sitter is shown wearing a blue coat with red cuffs and gold facings and a powdered wig.
Provenance
Acquired by George IV; recorded in store at Carlton House in 1816 (no 299) and 1819 (no 315); said to be in the Van Dyck or Rubens Room at Windsor Castle in 1858
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Medium and techniques
Oil on canvas
Measurements
91.5 x 71.1 cm (support, canvas/panel/stretcher external)
124.0 x 105.3 x 14.5 cm (frame, external)
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Alternative title(s)
Portrait of a man
