Admiral Harry Paulet (1719/20–1794), Sixth Duke of Bolton

Not on view

Cotes underpainted the face but never completed it; the sitter accepted the portrait nevertheless. The fine detailing of the lace, buttons, and braid of his uniform is typical of the artist's style.

Artwork Details

Title: Admiral Harry Paulet (1719/20–1794), Sixth Duke of Bolton
Artist: Francis Cotes (British, London 1726–1770 Richmond)
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 50 x 40 in. (127 x 101.6 cm)
Classification: Paintings
Credit Line: Bequest of Jacob Ruppert, 1939
Object Number: 39.65.5
Curatorial Department: European Paintings

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