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Portrait of Robert Ramsden

Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1755

Robert Ramsden was one of several brothers, all of whom were painted by Reynolds. The artist returned from Italy in 1752, and immediately won acclaim and many commissions. Ramsden was one of well over a hundred sitters who had their portraits painted in 1755. The strong colouring of the picture reflects Reynolds' study of Venetian painting during a three-week stay in Venice on his way home from Rome.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of Robert Ramsden, 1755

Date supported

1978

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

75 x 88 cm

Grant

3000

Total cost

11000

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