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Sir James Hall of Dunglass

Angelica Kauffman, 1785

National Galleries Scotland: Portrait, Edinburgh

Half-length portrait of Sir James Hall (1761-1832) painted in Rome during Hall's scientific study trip. The portrait shows the young scientist neatly but not extravagantly dressed, his hair arranged fashionably but not foppishly. The most striking aspect of the portrait is his expression of concentration and thought. It is the portrait of a young man of genius who, in the next few years, was to help revolutionise geological studies.

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Title of artwork, date

Sir James Hall of Dunglass, 1785

Date supported

1995

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

70 x 50 cm

Grant

10000

Total cost

30069

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