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Portrait of Sir James Barrie

Sir William Nicholson, 1904

© Elizabeth Banks

Cabinet half-length portrait of Sir James Barrie standing in profile to the left, wearing a dark brown-grey suit, with white wing collar and dark tie and hand in pockets, the background is light and the figure throws a shadow on it. The portrait was painted when Barrie was 44 and completing his play of 'Peter Pan'. Signed: Nicholson 1904.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of Sir James Barrie, 1904

Date supported

1943

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

57 x 52 cm

Grant

42

Total cost

304

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