Artist | David Martin (Scottish b.1737, d.1797) |
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Title | Joseph Black |
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Date | 1770 |
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Period | 18th century; 1770s |
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Description | half length portrait. The sitter is turned to the right but faces towards the spectator. His right hand rests upon a table. His coat is black and he wears a lace jabot. The ruddy complexion of his face contrasts with the very grey skintints of the hand. In the background is a red draped curtain. |
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Material | canvas (textile material)/textile materials/materials (substances); oil paint (paint)/paint (coating) |
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Dimensions | 76.2 x 62.23 cm |
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Subject | M.D. Joseph Black (b.1728, d.1799) |
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Collection | Art Collection; Object Lessons |
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Classification | oil paintings (visual works); paintings 1600-1800; portrait |
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Accession Number | EU0006 |