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Portrait of William, 1st Baron of Ponsonby
Sir Thomas Lawrence, 1805
William Brabazon Ponsonby (1744-1806) was appointed joint postmaster-general of Ireland in 1784. He was a staunch Whig, and a steady adherent of Charles James Fox.
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Title of artwork, date
Portrait of William, 1st Baron of Ponsonby, 1805
Date supported
1973
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
122 x 100 cm
Grant
1000
Total cost
5750
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