Sir William Agnew, 1st Bt (1825-1910), Art dealer
Later Victorian Portraits Catalogue
Sitter in 3 portraits
William Agnew was the son of Thomas Agnew, a Manchester-based art dealer. He established the family firm as a leading international art dealership, trading as Thos. Agnew & Sons. Agnew was a Liberal Member of Parliament from 1880 until 1886. He was created a baronet in 1895.
by Harry Furniss
pen and ink, 1880s
NPG 3413
Private View of the Old Masters Exhibition, Royal Academy, 1888
by Henry Jamyn Brooks
oil on canvas, 1889
On display in Room 21 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 1833
Key to Private View of the Old Masters Exhibition, Royal Academy, 1888
after Henry Jamyn Brooks
photograph, 1919 or after
NPG D42236
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Groups
Art dealers, collectors and patrons
Place
Greater Manchester
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