| Portrait of Sir Henry Peirse | |
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| Artist | Pompeo Batoni |
| Year | circa 1775 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 249 cm× 175 cm(98 in× 69 in) |
| Location | Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica, Rome |
Portrait of Henry Peirse is a painting completed by the Italian painter Pompeo Batoni and housed in the Pinacoteca of the Gallerie Nazionali di Arte Antica (Palazzo Barberini) in Rome.
The portrait of Henry Peirse is signed and dated at the base of the balustrade. The work derives from the collection of Sir Henry de la Poer Beresford Peirse, a descendant of the depicted gentleman. The portrait was commissioned by the gentleman during a visit to Rome. The painting was acquired by the state in 1970. Behind Peirse, to the right is the statue of the Ludovisi Ares and to the left, a large decorative urn. At his feet is an architectural fragment, and his pet dog angles for attention.
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