Hugh Culling Eardley Childers (1827-1896), Statesman
Sitter in 14 portraits
Childers emigrated to Australia in 1850, entered the Civil Service and in 1856 became a Cabinet member in the newly created parliamentary government of the state of Victoria. Returning to London in 1857, he soon became involved in British politics. He was elected to Parliament as a Liberal MP in 1860. A fervent supporter of William Gladstone, Childers held high offices in his first three ministries. Government positions in which he served included First Lord of the Admiralty, Secretary for War, Chancellor of the Exchequer and Home Secretary. As a person, he was described as efficient but rather colourless.
by Lowes Cato Dickinson
oil on canvas, 1869-1874
On display at Palace of Westminster, London
NPG 5116
by Emily Maria Eardley ('Milly') Childers
oil on canvas, 1891
NPG 1631
by John Watkins
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
NPG Ax17771
by John Watkins
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
NPG x27766
by Unknown photographer
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
NPG x5991
by John Watkins
albumen print, 1860s
NPG Ax21839
by Maull & Fox
albumen carte-de-visite, 1870s
NPG x75749
by Unknown photographer
albumen carte-de-visite, circa 1880
NPG x5984
by Elliott & Fry
albumen cabinet card, early-mid 1890s
NPG x128412
after Fradelle
chromolithograph, published 1883
NPG D33185
by Unknown photographer
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s-1870s
NPG Ax386771
by Lock & Whitfield, published by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington
woodburytype, published 1878
NPG Ax17575
by Raphael Tuck & Sons, after Unknown photographer
chromolithograph, mid-late 1880s
NPG x135414
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