William Hogarth
Portrait of a Man, possibly the Scottish Poet James Thomson

Portrait of a Man, possibly the Scottish Poet James Thomson

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Portrait of a Man, possibly the Scottish Poet James Thomson
ArtistEnglish, 1697–1764
CultureEnglish
Titles
  • Portrait of a Man, possibly the Scottish Poet James Thomson
Dateno date
PlaceEngland
MediumOil on canvas
Dimensions29 1/2 × 24 1/2 in. (74.9 × 62.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Evan W. Burris in memory of her husband
Object number50.8
Not on view

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Department
Arts of Europe and the Mediterranean
Object Type
ProvenanceEvan W. Burris, Houston, Texas; by inheritance Mrs. Evan W. (Emily) Burris, Houston Texas; donated to MFAH May 18, 1950.
Exhibition HistoryCurrently on view in the Rienzi Dining Room.

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