A portrait of the English poet Alexander Pope by Jonathan Richardson the Elder, with Pope portrayed seated and supporting an open book with his proper left hand. The painting is oil on canvas, inscribed "POPE" at the lower left corner.
Alternative Title:
Alexander Pope resting on an open book and Alexander Pope, full-length, seated, his left hand resting on
an open book
Description:
Alexander Pope (1688-1744), English poet.
Subject (Name):
Pope, Alexander,--1688-1744 and Richardson, Jonathan,--1665-1745
Subject (Topic):
Artists--Great Britain and Authors, English--18th century--Portraits
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