Unknown man, formerly known as Ralph Allen

Sitterback to top

• Ralph Allen (1694-1763), Philanthropist; known as 'The Man of Bath'. Sitter associated with 5 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Unknown artist. Artist associated with 6236 portraits.

This portraitback to top

The features of this portrait compare fairly well with authentic portraits of Ralph Allen but are not entirely conclusive. The looped wig-end and cravat tucked through the buttonhole suggest a date of about 1730. More detailed information from an out-of-print National Portrait Gallery collection catalogue.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Kerslake, John, Early Georgian Portraits, 1977, p. 3
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 696