Portrait of Captain James Hosken
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Object number2009.010
TitlePortrait of Captain James Hosken
Creator Gabriel Blair (artist)
DescriptionOil painting, portrait supposedly of Captain James Hosken in old age
Painter: Gabriel Blair. Signature of the artist shown in the bottom left corner. Painting depicts the head and shoulders of a older man with white hair and beard wearing a dark jacket. Oil paint on hardboard. Some damage and missing paint on the bottom right of the painting. Appears to be a mark, possibly pencil, on the sitters left cheek when looking at him.
Painting is held in a black and gold frame. Some damage and wear to the corners of the frame. The backboard of the frame is made from the back of a solid drawing block and held by nails.
Object namepainting
Object categoryvisual art
Materialcard
Techniquepainted
Dimensions
- overall height: 324 mm
overall width: 257 mm
Credit lineCourtesy of the SS Great Britain Trust.