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A. Betts

active early 20th c.

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The image depicts a portrait of an individual with the upper half of their body visible. The person is facing forward with their head slightly turned to the side, looking directly at the viewer. They have a fair complexion, with distinct facial features, including a rounded face and closed lips. The hair is styled in an 18th-century manner, with curls around the ears. They are wearing a dark coat with red lapels and brass buttons, over a white shirt with ruffled details. There are no visible jewelry or objects in their hands. The background is a textured, earth-toned surface.
Gainsborough Dupont, William Pitt, 1787/1796, oil on board, Ailsa Mellon Bruce Collection, 1970.17.120

William Pitt

Gainsborough Dupont · 1787/1796 · oil on board ·  Accession ID  1970.17.120