Sir Richard Perryn
Thomas Gainsborough 1727 - 1788
Summary
Left side three quarter length portrait of Sir Richard Perryn, large middle-aged man in judge's robes and long wig. He is seated with his right arm resting on one leg, his left hand resting in his lap, holding a black cap. Books can be seen in the background, leaning against a wall.
Object Name
Sir Richard Perryn
Creators Name
Date Created
1779
Dimensions
unframed: 127cm x 10.12cm
framed: 145.4cm x 120cm
accession number
1981.38
Place of creation
England
Support
canvas
Medium
oil paint
Credit
Purchased with the assistance of the Victoria and Albert Museum Purchase Grant Fund and the National Art Collections Fund
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