An 18th century portrait of 'R. Digby, Surgeon'. Oil on canvas.
The work depicts the sitter in a brown suit before a shelf of books with an elbow upon a table with papers beneath, the title of which appears to read 'Practical theory on amputation...'. The sitter holds a book in his right hand titled 'Haller', presumably Albrecht von Haller (1708-1777), a Swiss anatomist, physiologist, naturalist, encyclopedist, bibliographer and poet.
There is craquelure throughout, most notably to the sitter's right breast. HIstorically re-lined. House in a later gilt frame which has some losses but nonetheless displays well.
An interesting portrait.
Dimensions (framed)
Height: 90.5cm
Width: 78cm
Depth: 7cm
Delivery
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