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Self Portrait of Stubbs

George Stubbs, 1781

Self Portrait of Stubbs painted on a Wedgewood plaque. Only self portrait save a preliminary drawing now at Yale. Moreover, only major portrait of the artist. Previously unknown, first exhibited 1951 as a portrait of Wedgwood but retitled by Basil Taylor. Signed and dated and inscribed as having been painted for his friend 'Richard Thorold of the Inner Temple London 1781.'

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Title of artwork, date

Self Portrait of Stubbs, 1781

Date supported

1967

Medium and material

Enamel on jasper

Dimensions

70 x 53 cm

Grant

2500

Total cost

8000

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