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Portrait of Gilbert Walmesley

William Hoare, c. 1745

Gilbert Walmesley (1680?-1751) was an important figure in the early lives of Samuel Johnson and his fellow Lichfieldian, David Garrick. The son of William Walmesley, MP for Lichfield and Chancellor of the Diocese.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of Gilbert Walmesley, c. 1745

Date supported

1980

Medium and material

Pastel

Dimensions

60 x 44 cm

Grant

237

Total cost

950

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