On back A. H. Hood aged 36 y. painted by A. Armstrong 1842
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On back of canvas: JISW
Seated man faces slightly right. Dark hair with widow's peak. Brey blue eyes. Square face. Black coat, black waistcoat, black bowtie, on wide peice of neckware, white shirt. Right hand on lap. Reddish chair at left. Background has large red curtain with sky visible through opening at right.
