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Portrait of Alexander Wentworth, 2nd Baron Macdonald (1773-1824)

John Russell, 1796

This portrait depicts the 23 year old Alexander Macdonald of Armadale, Skye, seen against an extensive landscape in the manner of Gainsborough. Alexander Macdonald went on to become a Member of Parliament for Saltash in 1798.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of Alexander Wentworth, 2nd Baron Macdonald (1773-1824), 1796

Date supported

1984

Medium and material

Pastel

Dimensions

102 x 79 cm

Grant

780

Total cost

3560

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