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Unknown man, formerly known as Peter Collinson
3 of 17 portraits on display in Room 13 at the National Portrait Gallery
Unknown man, formerly known as Peter Collinson
by Nathaniel Hone
watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, 1765
1 3/8 in. x 1 in. (35 mm x 25 mm) oval
Transferred from National Gallery, 1994
Primary Collection
NPG 6283
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Sitterback to top
- Peter Collinson (1694-1768), Naturalist and antiquary. Sitter associated with 1 portrait.
Artistback to top
- Nathaniel Hone (1718-1784), Portrait and miniature painter. Artist associated with 56 portraits, Sitter in 9 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Ingamells, John, National Portrait Gallery: Mid-Georgian Portraits 1760-1790, 2004, p. 527
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 697
- Walker, Richard, Miniatures: 300 Years of the English Miniature, 1998, p. 65
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