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Portrait of Sir Joseph Banks

Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1773

Portrait of Sir Joseph Banks, (1743-1820), rising from his chair. He was a scientist and explorer and was responsible for the creation of Kew as a botanical garden.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of Sir Joseph Banks, 1773

Date supported

1987

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

127 x 101 cm

Grant

50000

Total cost

297000

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