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The Royal Victoria Infirmary
Newcastle upon Tyne
Title
Sir Walter Blackett (1707–1777), Bt, MP for Newcastle upon Tyne (1734–1777)
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 232 x W 145 cm
Accession number
PCF6
Acquisition method
presented by Sir John Trevelyan, Bt, July 1777
Work type
Painting
Inscription description
Sir Walter Blackett Bart. of Newcastle upon Tyne 1765 in his fourth Mayoralty and the 38 Year of his Age. He gave £200 towards the Building of this Infirmary, also the Sum of £1000 and a Legacy of £100 over & above an annual subscription of £50. After his Death his Brother was presented by his Nephew & Executor Sir John Trevelyan Baronet'