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John Reading
British Schoolc.1720-30
Dulwich Picture Gallery
London, United Kingdom
John Reading (d1764) acting organist of Dulwich College, 1700-2; master of the choristers at Lincoln Cathedral until 1707; organist in London from 1708; published two books of songs and anthems; the air Adeste Fideles (familiar as '0 come all ye faithful') has been attributed to him. The identification of the sitter is traditional.
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- Title: John Reading
- Date: c.1720-30
- Physical Dimensions: w635 x h761 cm
- Type: Painting
- Medium: Oil
- Work Nationality: British
- Support: Canvas
- School: British School
- Provenance: Acquired by 1815; College Board Room, 1880; College Music Department, 2005.
- Acquisition Method: Dulwich College (Purchased by Dulwich College, before 1815)
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