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Portrait of Laurence Sterne

Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1760

Portrait of Laurence Sterne when the sitter was at height of fame after publication of 1st part of Tristam Shandy - manuscript lying on table beside him. Picture considered one of Reynold's masterpieces and engraved 4 times, and frequently exhibited.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of Laurence Sterne, 1760

Date supported

1975

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

104 x 100 cm

Grant

5000

Total cost

50312

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