Portrait of John Burgoyne

attributed to Allan Ramsay (1713 - 1784)

National Portrait Gallery

1755

This small-scale, nearly three-quarter length portrait of John Burgoyne (1722-1792) shows the general standing to the right, looking at the spectator. He wears a scarlet coat with a gold lace and yellow waistcoat and holds his hat in his left hand. In the background is the Colosseum.

• Medium: oil on canvas
• Dimensions: 51 x 36 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £250 ( Total: £1,400)
• ArtFunded in: 1960
• Vendor: Sabin Galleries

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