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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