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Painting Collection of the Maryland Historical Society
Anthony Thompson
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Thomas Peat (act. 1791-1831)
Anthony Thompson 1789
Oil on zinc-coated tin
12 13/64 x 9 1/8 in.(31 x 23.2 cm.)
Holding Institution: Maryland Historical Society
Accession: 1934-9-9
  About the Artist
  Artist: Thomas Peat (act. 1791-1831)
  About the Artwork
  Medium: Painting
Description: Oval, half-length portrait shows Anthony Thompson: man seated, wearing wig. He is shown with white stock, striped vest, and blue-green coat with gold buttons. He is posed with right arm inside vest.
Sitter's Life Dates: 1741-1809
Signatures/Inscriptions/Labels: "Painted by / Thos Peat / n 290 Holborn / 1843 / 1789 / 342 1838". Label: "Anthony Thompson / b. c.1740 / d. Dec. 180? / presented to Md. His. Soc. By / H. Olivers Thompson / June 2, 1934". See catalogue folder for information on additional labels.
 
 
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