Self-portrait by Edward Collier, oil on canvas, 1683 © National Portrait Gallery, London

Queries: 'Attributions'

Unknown gentleman, 18th century, oil on canvas 74.5 x 62 cm. Presented by Claude Dickason Rotch, September 1953. © Government Art Collection (2299)

18thC gentleman

Thoughts regarding the possible sitter or artist of this portrait in the UK Government Art Collection would be appreciated. Please use the ‘add a comment’ facility below. Zoom in on this picture on the GAC website.

Unknown young woman, 18th century, oil on linen 28 x 22.7cm. Purchased from Sir Bruce Ingram, 1963. © Government Art Collection (1443)

18thC/19thC lady

This portrait, formerly thought to depict Lady Emma Hamilton, is in the UK Government Art Collection. Any thoughts regarding the sitter’s identity and artist attribution is appreciated – please use the ‘add a comment’ facility below. Zoom in on this picture on the GAC website.

Unknown man holding a paper, 17th century, oil on canvas 107 x 89 cm. Purchased from the British Museum in 1946. © Government Art Collection (25)

17thC gentleman

The UK Government Art Collection is soon to begin a project to investigate 16 paintings purchased for the collection from the British Museum, of which this is one. However, any thoughts regarding the sitter or artist would be appreciated. Please use the ‘add a comment’ facility below to share your responses.

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