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Matthew Boulton

  • 1796

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A portrait of a seated Matthew Boulton (1728–1809), a British industrialist and entrepreneur. He is seated in front of a window, holding a magnifying glass and a coin. In the background is a large building.

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  • 35.6 cm H x 26.0 cm W
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  • (Below portrait) "Painted by C.F. de Breda, R.A. of Stockholm & Painter to the King of Sweden. / London: Published March 1st, 1796 by S.W. Reynolds No. 6, Rolls Buildings Fetter Lane. / Engraved by S.W. Reynolds."
  • (Bottom center) "Matthew Boulton, Esqr."
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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Reynolds, Samuel William. “Matthew Boulton.” Laid paper, paper (fiber product). London, England: Samuel William Reynolds, 1796. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/9p290937n.

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