John Wilson (Circa 1842)
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| Artist | Robert Scott Lauder (Scottish b.1803, d.1869) |
|---|---|
| Title | John Wilson |
| Date | Circa 1842 |
| Period | 1840s ; 19th century |
| Description | Full length portrait of the Professor, with long reddish hair, shirt open at the neck and wearing a black coat and grey-brown trousers, seated in a leather chair. His face is three-quarters turned towards the spectator. He holds an open book on his knees. Beside him to his right is a table, covered by a red cloth, with some books upon it. Its great size makes this a somewhat overwhelming portrait. |
| Material | canvas (textile material)/textile materials/materials (substances) ; oil paint (paint)/paint (coating) |
| Dimensions | 239 x 147 cm |
| Type | Painting |
| Subject | M.A. John Wilson (b.1785, d.1854) |
| Collection | Art Collection |
| Classification | oil paintings (visual works) ; portrait ; paintings 1801-1900 |
| Accession Number | EU0057 |
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