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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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