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He is shown dressed in his Aldermanic robes. Between his fur trimming and cravat, the Lord Mayor of York’s chain of office is visible. The inscription was added in 1820 by a Mr Horsley.
Merchant Adventurers’ Hall
York
Title
Richard Thompson Esq.
Date
c.1721
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 75 x W 59 cm
Accession number
YORMA 144
Work type
Painting
Inscription description
Richard Thompson Esqr. Member of this Company, and Lord Mayor in the Years, 1708 & 1721.
