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Unknown man, formerly known as Christopher Anstey

2 of 4 portraits of Christopher Anstey

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Unknown man, formerly known as Christopher Anstey

attributed to Francis Alleyne
oil on canvas, circa 1790
17 in. x 14 in. (432 mm x 356 mm) oval
Purchased, 1903
Primary Collection
NPG 1339

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Christopher Anstey (1724-1805), Poet. Sitter associated with 4 portraits.

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Francis Alleyne (active 1774-1790). Artist associated with 1 portrait.

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Ingamells, John, National Portrait Gallery: Mid-Georgian Portraits 1760-1790, 2004, p. 522
Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 695

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