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'G.F. Handel', by Bartholomew Dandridge, oil, 1733

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Overview

'G.F. Handel' is a 1733 oil by Bartholomew Dandridge, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
Bartholomew Dandridge
When & what style?
1733
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This portrait painting depicts a man in 18th-century attire, wearing a red cloak draped over his left shoulder and a green hat. He holds a rolled-up sheet of music in his right hand, while his left hand rests on the music. The man's face is blurred, but his gaze is directed towards the viewer. The man's clothing and the music he holds suggest that he is a musician or composer. The painting's style and the subject's attire are consistent with the artistic conventions of the 18th century. To learn more about the artist behind this portrait, explore the works of Bartholomew Dandridge.

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