The Death of Chatterton

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The donor, William Kenrick (1831–1919), was an industrialist, Mayor of Birmingham (1877–1878) and Member of Parliament for Birmingham North (1885–1899).

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Title

The Death of Chatterton

Date

1856–1858

Medium

oil on mahogany panel

Measurements

H 17.3 x W 25.3 cm

Accession number

1918P43

Acquisition method

presented by the Right Honourable William Kenrick, 1918

Work type

Painting

Inscription description

BL:H W

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