Portrait of a Gentleman

Francis Cotes (1726 - 1770)

Tate Collection

1765

Half-length figure resting his hands on a walking stick. Head turned. Portrait believed to represent John Simpson of Esslington, Northumberland. Inscribed 'F Cotes, pxt 1765 (F and C in monogram)'.

• Medium: oil on canvas
• Dimensions: 90 x 70 cm
• Art Fund Grant: £2500 ( Total: £4,410)
• ArtFunded in: 1928
• Vendor: Holford Sale

Provenance

Holford Collection

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