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The work complements the Durning-Lawrence Library at Senate House Library, a collection based around Sir Francis Bacon.

Senate House, University of London

London

Title

Sir Francis Bacon (1561–1626), Wearing a Dark Hat and White Ruff

Date

17th C

Medium

oil on panel

Measurements

H 50 x W 40 cm

Accession number

PO-0079-1

Acquisition method

purchased from Christie, Manson and Woods, for 18 guineas, 1965 (LC min. 76, 6 May 1965); subjects of paintings identified by NPG, 'through whose good offices' the purchase was made