Item 001/44 - John Nicoll attributed to Joseph Highmore

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Reference code

GB 2014 WS-03-PIC-001/44

Title

John Nicoll attributed to Joseph Highmore

Date(s)

  • 1760s (Creation)

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Extent and medium

1 item, Oil on canvas

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Name of creator

(1692-1780)

Biographical history

Archival history

Recorded by Sargeaunt in 1921 as being lent by the governors of the school. An engraving was made of this work by Mc Ardell, and much of the detail on the actual painting is now obscured. Another portrait of Nicoll is in the school's collection

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Scope and content

Three-quarters length portrait of Nicoll standing, turned to the left, wearing academic dress, collar and wig; his right hand holds a cap with a glove in it, while his left is in his pocket.

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Conditions governing access

Access to collection items is granted to bona-fide researchers, by prior appointment, subject to the overriding provisions of relevant legislation, including Data Protection.

Conditions governing reproduction

A reprographics service is available to researchers subject to the access restrictions outlined above. Copying will not be undertaken if there is any risk of damage to the item. Copies are supplied in accordance with Westminster School

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Physical characteristics and technical requirements

50" x 40"

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Description identifier

WS_PIC_01_44

Institution identifier

Westminster School Archive

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Status

Final

Level of detail

Partial

Language(s)

  • English

Script(s)

  • Latin

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