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Portrait of John Locke (1632-1704)

Herman Verelst, 1689

Portrait of John Locke (1632-1704), signed and dated 1689, half-length, the sitter in a dark grey gown with a book in right hand. A rare original portrait of Locke, only recently discovered and possible given by Locke to his friend Edward Clarke.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of John Locke (1632-1704), 1689

Date supported

1953

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

90 x 76 cm

Gifted by

W A Sandford

Grant

250

Total cost

750

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