John Temple
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John Temple

TitleJohn Temple
ArtistJohn Singleton Copley
Date1765 18th century
Mediumpastel on tan laid paper mounted on canvas (on strainer)
ClassificationDrawing
Holding institutionNational Gallery of Art (Washington)
Credit linePatrons' Permanent Fund
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“John Temple” is a work by John Singleton Copley, dated 1765. It is executed in pastel on tan laid paper mounted on canvas (on strainer) and classified as drawing. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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