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Self portrait of Andrea Soldi

Andrea Soldi, 1743

This self-portrait shows Soldi when he had been in London for nearly six years and had risen to the height of his English reputation. Vertue records that in the following year, 1744, Soldi was thrown into prison for debt, the consequence of extravagant living.

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Title of artwork, date

Self portrait of Andrea Soldi, 1743

Date supported

1972

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

76 x 63 cm

Grant

870

Total cost

3000

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