The portrait of a man was once thought to be a portrait of Sir William Boxall, RA (1800 - 1879), Director of the Gallery.
It is now thought more probably to be an early portrait by Boxall himself of his father. The pendant 'Portrait of a Woman aged about 45' is most probably a companion piece showing his mother.
Key facts
Full title
Portrait of a Man aged about 45
Date made
about 1830
Medium and support
Oil on board
Dimensions
30.5 x 24.6 cm
Acquisition credit
Presented by H.W. Standen, 1964
Inventory number
NG6352
Location in Gallery
Other paintings in the group: Portraits of a Man and a Woman
Painting
British (possibly Sir William Boxall)
about 1830
