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Portrait of the Rt. Rev. Beilby Porteous, Bishop of London

John Hoppner, c. 1807

Bishop Porteus was a notable preacher, supporter of the Anti-Slavery movement and resident at Fulham Palace from 1787 to his death in 1809. While living at the palace Porteus began collecting portraits of his predecessors. He left the proceeds of the sales of his sermons to make a library at Fulham Palace to house his collection of books and portraits, now known as the Porteus Library.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of the Rt. Rev. Beilby Porteous, Bishop of London, c. 1807

Date supported

2005

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

73.6 x 61 cm

Grant

7039

Total cost

16500

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