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Portrait of an African is a painting by Allan Ramsay, painted c. 1757–1760, and believed to be of Ignatius Sancho.[1] It was previously believed to have depicted Olaudah Equiano, and to have been painted by Joshua Reynolds c. 1780 with the title Portrait of a Negro Man.[2][3] The painting featured as part of the 'Art Everywhere' initiative in the UK in August 2013.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Portrait of an African". BBC. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  2. ^ "Portrait of an African". Art Everywhere. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  3. ^ John Madin (3 August 2006). "'O Saviour, save me, your servant'". Apollo Magazine. Retrieved 14 August 2013.
  4. ^ Ian Youngs (14 August 2013). "Art is everywhere, but who is looking?". BBC. Retrieved 14 August 2013.