William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848), Prime Minister
Sitter in 140 portraits
From 1830-34 Melbourne was Home Secretary under Lord Grey, although he was a firm believer in aristocratic government. After Grey's resignation he was appointed Prime Minister, a position he held twice between 1834 and 1841.
William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne
by Sir Thomas Lawrence
oil on canvas, circa 1805
On display in Room 20 at the National Portrait Gallery
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The Trial of Queen Caroline 1820
by Sir George Hayter
oil on canvas, 1820-1823
On display in Room 17 at the National Portrait Gallery
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Bowyer Edward Sparke and other figures
by Sir George Hayter
pencil, pen and wash, circa 1820
NPG 2662(12)
by Sir George Hayter
oil on canvas, 1833-1843
On display in Room 20 at the National Portrait Gallery
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William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne
by Sir Edwin Henry Landseer
oil on panel, 1836
On display at Palace of Westminster, London
NPG 3050
William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne
by Sir George Hayter
pencil, 1837
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William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne
by Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey
pencil, 1838
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William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne
by Samuel Diez
pencil and wash, 1841
NPG 3103
William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne
by John Partridge
oil on canvas, 1844
On display in Room 21 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 941
The Fine Arts Commissioners, 1846
by John Partridge
oil on canvas, circa 1846-1853
NPG 342
'The Fine Arts Commissioners, 1846'
by John Partridge
oil on paper, circa 1846
On display in Room 21 at the National Portrait Gallery
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Sketch for 'The Fine Arts Commissioners, 1846'
by Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha
pencil, circa 1846
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Key to 'The Fine Arts Commissioners, 1846'
by John Partridge
pen and ink and wash, 1846
NPG 343c
William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne ('Sketched by Humphrey - spoil'd by Gillray')
by James Gillray, published by Robert Wilkinson, after William Humphrey
crayon manner engraving, published 1 November 1781
NPG D12295
by John Doyle, printed by Charles Etienne Pierre Motte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 9 September 1830
NPG D41017
by John Doyle, printed by Charles Etienne Pierre Motte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 17 May 1831
NPG D41064
The State Kennel - Alias Canaille
by John Doyle, printed by Charles Etienne Pierre Motte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 17 October 1831
NPG D41096
by John Doyle, printed by Alfred Ducôte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 12 July 1832
NPG D41147
A Game at Cudgels All Among Friends
by John Doyle, printed by Alfred Ducôte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 25 May 1833
NPG D41198
Sleeping Partners in a Doubtful Concern
by John Doyle, printed by Alfred Ducôte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 13 June 1833
NPG D41203
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