Record

Reference NumberHI/1939-2
TitlePortrait of Alexander Jackson
Date[1830s]
DescriptionFramed half-length portrait of Alexander Jackson (c.1768-1848) Oil on canvas. Irish School, 19th century. Nameplate on frame reads: "ALEXANDER JACKSON/M.D., L.R.Q.C.P./Hon. Fellow./DIED MARCH 19TH, 1848, Age 80 yrs." Jackson was physician to the Richmond Lunatic Asylum at Grangegorman where he made many improvements. He was appointed State Physician in 1803.
Extent2 items
Dimensions30" x 24"
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NamePainting
TermPortrait
Paintings
Medicine in the Arts
History of Medicine
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/2401Jackson; Alexander (c.1768-1848); physicianc.1768-1848
DS/UK/178St. Brendan's Hospital; 1830-2010; Psychiatric Hospital1830-2010
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