George Augustus Sala
(1828-1895), JournalistSitter in 17 portraits
Artist associated with 1 portrait
One of the most popular and prolific writers of his day, Sala was also one of its most flamboyant personalities. Sala had a bohemian upbringing distinct from most of his literary contemporaries. He was educated in Paris and became an artist, working as a theatrical scene-painter and illustrator for magazines. Exchanging pencil for pen, he began writing for Charles Dickens's publication Household Words in 1851. He went on to publish volumes of fiction, collected essays, travel writing and dramatic works but his greatest fame came as a special correspondent for the Daily Telegraph. Always opinionated and entertaining, he was a pioneer of the 'leader' article and exercised considerable influence over public opinion.
by Harry Furniss
pen and ink, 1880s-1900s
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by Sydney Prior Hall
pencil, published in The Graphic 16 March 1889
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by Sydney Prior Hall
pencil, 1889
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by Pollie Vernay
ink, 1894
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by Unknown photographer
ambrotype in display case, late 1850s
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by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
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by John & Charles Watkins
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
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by John & Charles Watkins
albumen carte-de-visite, 1860s
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by Unknown photographer
woodburytype, 1870s
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by Unknown photographer, printed by William Wright
woodburytype cabinet card, 1870s
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by Imperial Photographic Co
albumen cabinet card, early-mid 1880s
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by York & Son, after Unknown photographer
glass lantern slide, 1890s
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by Walery, published by Sampson Low & Co
carbon print, published February 1891
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by Unknown photographer
albumen print, circa 1893
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by Daniel John Pound, after John & Charles Watkins, published by Illustrated News of the World
stipple and line engraving, mid 19th century
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George Augustus Sala ('Men of the Day. No. 110.')
by Carlo Pellegrini
chromolithograph, published in Vanity Fair 25 September 1875
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