John Hoppner
William Dundas, 1762 - 1845. Politician
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artist:John HoppnerEnglish (1758 - 1810)
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title:William Dundas, 1762 - 1845. Politician
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date created:After 1785
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materials:Oil on canvas
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measurements:76.20 x 63.50 cm; Framed: 95.20 x 83.00 x 8.00 cm
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credit line:Given by Robert Dundas 1890
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accession number:PG 289
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John Hoppner
John Hoppner
Hoppner was born in London to German parents who lived at the court of King George II. There were rumours that Hoppner was the illegitimate child of George III, but although Hoppner himself never denied this, there is no credible evidence to support these claims. He studied at the Royal Academy...