Oil on canvas (lined), unsigned, retaining label identifying sitter to verso, presented in a giltwood frame.

Stretcher 30 x 25 in. Frame dimensions 36 x 31 in.

Collection of a Gentleman

George Canning (1770-1827) was a British politician and statesman who held various senior cabinet positions under numerous prime ministers, including two important terms as Foreign Secretary. He became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom for the last 119 days of his life.

Canvas has an old lining, several areas of retouching visible under UV light inspection, age racking, minor flaking at edges; frame with age cracking and general wear.