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Thomas Gainsborough , English, 1727-1788

Title

Portrait of Hugh Smithson (Percy), Ist Duke of Northumberland (1714-1786), former Lord Lieutenant of Ireland

MediumOil on canvas

Dimensions

74 x 61 cm

Credit LinePurchased, 1872

Object numberNGI.129

InscriptionT. Gainsborough, R.A. (not original signature of artist)
ProvenanceSir George Bisshop sale, 19 July 1862 bt. in; Auction, 4 February 1871, W. Anthony sale, bt. Graves; purchased, H. Graves and Co., London, 1872Exhibition HistoryThomas Gainsborough: Bicentenary Exhibition of his works in the National Gallery of Ireland, National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, October - November 1927