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The Shannon Portrait of the Hon. Robert Boyle F. R. S. (1627-1691)

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Robert Boyle in long curled wig, white neck cravat and sleeves, black coat; seated facing right with head turned three quarters left, looking out; turning page of book with left hand and gesturing toward book with right; upholstered chair and table cloth in silver grey brocade.

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Kerseboom, Johann. The Shannon Portrait of the Hon. Robert Boyle F. R. S. (1627-1691). Oil paint (paint), canvas (textile material), 1689. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/3r074v879.

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