This small-scale, nearly three-quarter length portrait of John Burgoyne (1722-1792) shows the general standing to the right, looking at the spectator. He wears a scarlet coat with a gold lace and yellow waistcoat and holds his hat in his left hand. In the background is the Colosseum.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Portrait of John Burgoyne, 1755
Date supported
1960
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
51 x 36 cm
Grant
250
Total cost
1400
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