Art Funded by you

Portrait of Sir Richard Perryn

Thomas Gainsborough, 1779

Sir Richard Perryn (1723-1803) had a distinguished legal career, being knighted in 1776 when he was appointed Baron of the Exchequer, a post he held for 23 years. Gainsborough depicts him in his robes of office.

More information

Title of artwork, date

Portrait of Sir Richard Perryn, 1779

Date supported

1981

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

127 x 102 cm

Grant

3481

Total cost

13925

Content note: This object record is part of our archive and has not been updated since it was first published. It may contain inaccurate information or outdated language. Please get in touch if you think this record should be amended.

Art Funded by you FAQs

Contact us

If you have a question about a work of art in our archive, please contact the Programmes team. We’ll be happy to answer your enquiry.