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Portrait of James Watt

Sir Thomas Lawrence, c. 1812

Three quarter length portrait of James Watt (1736-1819) seated in a dark green coat and waistcoat beside a table with his right hand resting on some papers. Until now, Birmingham had no portrait of one of its most famous residents. Watts together with his partner Matthew Boulton had a long and very significant association with Birmingham. This work was acquired with assistance from the Wolfson Foundation.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of James Watt, c. 1812

Date supported

2006

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

142.3 x 111.9 cm

Grant

67200

Total cost

302200

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