Sir William Webb Follett
(1796-1845), Attorney-General and politician; MP for ExeterEarly Victorian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 10 portraits
William Webb Follett was called to the Bar in 1824, and joined the western circuit in the following year. When Sir Robert Peel formed his administration in 1834, Follett was appointed solicitor general, and at the same time he was made a king's counsel and received a knighthood. The following year Follett was elected as MP for Exeter. He continued his private practice and was reputed to be the greatest advocate of his generation. In 1844 he was appointed as Attorney General.
by Sir Martin Archer Shee
oil on canvas, circa 1820
NPG 1442
after Unknown artist
mixed-method engraving, mid 19th century
NPG D10937
by and published by Henry Thomas Ryall, and published by James Fraser, and published by Sir Francis Graham Moon, 1st Bt, after Alfred Edward Chalon
stipple engraving, published 1836
NPG D36997
by Henry Thomas Ryall, after Alfred Edward Chalon
stipple engraving, published 1836
NPG D2351
by John ('HB') Doyle, printed by Alfred Ducôte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 10 April 1838
NPG D41467
Ancient Concerts - A Rehearsal
by John ('HB') Doyle, printed by Alfred Ducôte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 14 May 1838
NPG D41472
Vacation Amusements. (No.3.) Cricket. (A Long Innings).
by John ('HB') Doyle, printed by Alfred Ducôte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 5 October 1840
NPG D41587
by George Raphael Ward, published by Thomas McLean, after Frederick Richard Say
mezzotint, published 1 August 1842
NPG D36999
by George Raphael Ward, published by Thomas McLean, after Frederick Richard Say
mezzotint, published 1 August 1842
NPG D13266
by John ('HB') Doyle, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 5 August 1845
NPG D36998
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