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The conservation file explains that the portrait was cleaned to remove extensive overpaint. Thi…
The Reverend Peter Bours
The conservation file explains that the portrait was cleaned to remove extensive overpaint. Thi…
The conservation file explains that the portrait was cleaned to remove extensive overpaint. This explains its current appearance.

The Reverend Peter Bours

Artist Unknown
Formerly attributed to Joseph Blackburn (American, born England, ca. 1730 - 1778)
Daten.d.
MediumOil on canvas
DimensionsOverall: 29 1/4 × 24 1/2 inches (74.3 × 62.23 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number33-1451
Signedunsigned, undated
On View
Not on view
Collections
DescriptionHalf-length portrait of a seated man, turned proper left with face to spectator, gaze lowered; wears white wig, black robe and white collar; proper left arm rests beside three books on table at right; ring on little finger of proper left hand; painted oval.
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