'The Man of Taste', 1731. Artist: Anon

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'The Man of Taste', 1731. Burlington Gate, surmounted by a statue of William Kent brandishing a palette. Standing on a scaffold below, whitewashing the front, is Alexander Pope.

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Photo credit: © London Metropolitan Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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