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Portrait of William Kent

Unknown artist, 1710–1748

Portrait of the artist in brown coat holding palette and brushes. One of 26 gifts to 19 museums by Sir Alec Martin or Sir Alec and Lady Martin through the Art Fund between 1935 and 1967.

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Title of artwork, date

Portrait of William Kent, 1710–1748

Date supported

1952

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

90 x 64 cm

Gifted by

Sir Alec & Lady Martin

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