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Joseph Allen
George Romney1778
Dulwich Picture Gallery
London, United Kingdom
"Joseph Allen, MD (1713-96): travelled round the world with Lord Anson; Warden of Dulwich College 1745-6, Master 1746-75. DPG44O was commissioned following a resolution of the Corporation of Dulwich College of 4 September 1775.
Sittings are recorded in October-November 1778. The statue of Æsculapius refers to Allen's medical training."
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Details
- Title: Joseph Allen
- Creator Lifespan: 1734 - 1802
- Date: 1778
- Physical Dimensions: w1022 x h1283 cm
- Type: Painting
- Medium: Oil
- Work Notes: Engraving by C. Townley.
- Work Nationality: British
- Support: Canvas
- Provenance: Commissioned by Dulwich College, 1775-8; College Board Room.
- Artist: Romney, George
- Acquisition Method: Dulwich College (Commissioned by Dulwich College, 1778)
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