Portrait of John Soane
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| Portrait of John Soane | |
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| Artist | Thomas Lawrence |
| Year | 1829 |
| Type | Oil on canvas, portrait painting |
| Dimensions | 139 cm × 110.5 cm (55 in × 43.5 in) |
| Location | Sir John Soane's Museum, London |
Portrait of John Soane is an 1829 portrait painting by the British artist Thomas Lawrence. It depicts the architect and classicist Sir John Soane. It was one of the final paintings produced by the artist before his death the following year.
Soane was the son of a bricklayer from Oxfordshire, and rose to become one of the most prominent British architects. He was known for his neoclassical designs. Buildings he was responsible include the Bank of England, Dulwich Picture Gallery as well as his own country house Pitzhanger Manor in Ealing.
