George Henry Lewes (1817-1878), Writer
Sitter in 8 portraits
Lewes, a critic for many of the leading periodicals and briefly editor of the Fortnightly Review, also wrote works on philosophical problems as well as an acclaimed Life of Goethe. In 1854 Lewes formed a lifelong relationship with the novelist George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans), but was unable to obtain a divorce.
by Anne Gliddon
graphite and watercolour, 1840
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Mr and Mrs George Henry Lewes with Thornton Leigh Hunt
by William Makepeace Thackeray
pencil
On display in the Ladies Drawing Room at Bodelwyddan Castle
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by John Watkins
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
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by John & Charles Watkins
albumen carte-de-visite, circa 1864
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by John & Charles Watkins
albumen carte-de-visite, circa 1864
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by John & Charles Watkins
albumen carte-de-visite, circa 1865
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by Elliott & Fry
albumen carte-de-visite, 1870s
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