Portrait of an African

Portrait of an African is a painting by Allan Ramsay, painted c. 1757–1760, and believed to be of Ignatius Sancho.[1] It was previously believed to have depicted Olaudah Equiano, and to have been painted by Joshua Reynolds c. 1780 with the title Portrait of a Negro Man.[2][3] The painting featured as part of the 'Art Everywhere' initiative in the UK in August 2013.[4]

References

  1. "Portrait of an African". BBC. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  2. "Portrait of an African". Art Everywhere. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  3. John Madin (3 August 2006). "'O Saviour, save me, your servant'". Apollo Magazine. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  4. Ian Youngs (14 August 2013). "Art is everywhere, but who is looking?". BBC. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
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