Joseph Planta (1744–1827), Principal Librarian (1799–1827)
1817
oil
From the collection of British Museum
1817
oil
From the collection of British Museum
This portrait depicts a man with white hair, dressed in a black coat over a white shirt and tie. He holds a book in his left hand, with his right arm resting on a table. The background features a reddish-brown curtain. The man's attire and hairstyle suggest a formal setting, possibly from the 18th or 19th century. The book he holds may indicate his profession or interests. To learn more about the artist who created this portrait, look up Thomas Phillips.
