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Portrait of Rev Richard Canning

Thomas Gainsborough, 1750

In this half-length portrait of the Suffolk clergyman and antiquary, the subject wears a black gown with bands, and a grey wig.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of Rev Richard Canning, 1750

Date supported

1958

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

76 x 64 cm

Grant

400

Total cost

625

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