Portrait of Richard Kirwan
Title
Portrait of Richard Kirwan
Date
Identifier
RDS_treasures_174_Hamilton_Richard Kirwan.jpg
Description
Richard Kirwan, Irish geologist and chemist. The subject depicted full length, frontal profile, seated next to a desk in a dark interior, holding a journal in his right hand, wearing a dark coat and breeches, a black top hat and brown cloak. in the foreground the leg and the reading desktop of a wood lectern.
Source
RDS Treasures Collection
Rights
Copyright RDS Library & Archives. Publication, transmission or display is prohibited without formal written approval of the RDS Library & Archives.
Relation
RDS Library & Archives
Format
Painting
Coverage
1804-1808
Original Format
Oil on canvas
Physical Dimensions
244 x 150 cm
Collection
Citation
Hamilton, Hugh Douglas, 1740-1808, “Portrait of Richard Kirwan,” RDS, accessed January 4, 2025, https://digitalarchive.rds.ie/items/show/3866.