William Kent, The Glorification of Inigo Jones, 1719-20.
Oil on canvas. 1829 mm. © Photo: Royal Academy of Arts, London. Photographer: John Hammond.
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The Glorification of Inigo Jones, 1719-20
William Kent (1685 - 1748)
RA Collection: Art
On free display in Main Stairs
Kent executed three ceiling paintings for the 3rd Earl of Burlington soon after he returned to London with him in 1719. He was thought to have completed this painting in 1720.
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