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Title:
Portrait of Sir Joseph Banks.
Description:
18th century paintings fine oil paintings of an elfin-faced Sir Joseph Banks who leans on a large standard globe. His fingers keep apart the pages of a book. He wears a dark coat and a tan under garment. His long, dark tendrils fall onto a white lace collar. Sir Joseph Banks was a friend and patron of Captain Cook hence the globe is showing Australia whom Cook founded.British historical fine art antique.
Artist:
Attributed to John Opie (1761-1807)
Canvas size:
73.5x60.5cm
Frame size:
93.5x80cm
Price:
£22,000
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