John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont
(1711-1770), StatesmanMid-Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 7 portraits
Perceval had a difficult and complicated political career. In 1747, he switched parties and joined Frederick, Prince of Wales's opposition faction. He was quickly appointed the Prince's chief political adviser.
John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont
by Thomas Hudson
oil on canvas, circa 1758
NPG 2481
John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont when Viscount Perceval
by John Faber Jr, after Francis Hayman
mezzotint, circa 1741-1748
NPG D40154
John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont when Viscount Perceval
by John Faber Jr, after Francis Hayman
mezzotint, circa 1741-1748
NPG D1853
John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont
after Thomas Hudson
mezzotint, (1759)
NPG D1854
John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont
by James Macardell, published by J. Short, after Thomas Hudson
mezzotint, published 6 November 1764
NPG D36099
John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont
by James Macardell, published by J. Short, after Thomas Hudson
mezzotint, published 6 November 1764
NPG D36100
John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont; Catherine Perceval (née Cecil), Countess of Egmont
by Richard Josey, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, 1876 (1756)
NPG D1855
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