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Description: Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington and 4th Earl of Cork

TitleRichard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington and 4th Earl of Cork

Creator nameRichardson, Jonathan, the elder

Creator nationality/cultureBritish (modern)

Creator rolePainter

Creation datec. 1717–1719

Object typePainting

MaterialsOil on canvas

Dimensions57 1/2 × 46 in. (146.1 × 116.5 cm)

LocationNational Portrait Gallery, London

https://www.npg.org.uk/collections/search/portrait/mw00930/Richard-Boyle-3rd-Earl-of-Burlington-and-4th-Earl-of-Cork

Accession numberNPG 4818

SubjectsArt patrons in artNobility in artPortrait painting, British

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