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.
More information
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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