John Simpson 1782–1847 Head of a Man, probably Ira Frederick Aldridge exhibited 1827 In Tate Britain Historic and Modern British Art Biography John Philip Simpson (1782–1847) was a British painter, known for his portraits. This biography is from Wikipedia under an . Spotted a problem? Let us know. Artworks Head of a Man, probably Ira Frederick Aldridge John Simpson exhibited 1827 Features Look Closer The Racial and Identity Politics of Head of a Man