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Self-Portrait

James Jeffreys, 1751–1784

This head and shoulders portrait, in an interrupted circle, shows the subject seated to the left at a table, looking round in half-profile at the spectator. He has long, curling hair and wears a fantastic costume. His right hand, which holds a porte-crayon, rests on a drawing, possibly of The Massacre of the Innocents. At the back of the table are several books whose titles and authors are visible.

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Title of artwork, date

Self-Portrait, 1751–1784

Date supported

1969

Medium and material

Ink & pencil

Dimensions

47 x 41 cm

Grant

1000

Total cost

1900

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