Algernon Charles Swinburne (1837-1909), Poet and literary reviewer
Sitter in 21 portraits
One of the outstanding poets of the nineteenth century. Born into the minor aristocracy, he met Rossetti at Oxford, and became an intimate member of his circle. His unconventional behaviour and the erotic nature of much of his poetry aroused controversy; his lyrical gifts gradually won him recognition as a major poet, and he exerted considerable influence on the literary and aesthetic tastes of his age. Despite his republican sympathies, Swinburne was considered as a successor to Alfred Lord Tennyson as Poet Laureate in 1892. Although not appointed Laureate, he remained popular until long after his death. Spent his last years in semi-retirement in Putney, with Theodore Watts-Dunton.
by George Richmond
watercolour, 1843
NPG 1762
Algernon Charles Swinburne with nine of his peers at Oxford
by Unknown photographer
albumen print, 1850s
NPG P416
after Simeon Solomon
facsimile of drawing, (circa 1864-1865)
NPG 1511
by George Frederic Watts
oil on canvas, 1867
On display in Room 26 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 1542
by Carlo Pellegrini
watercolour, published in Vanity Fair 21 November 1874
NPG 2216
Algernon Charles Swinburne; Adah Isaacs Menken
by Harry Furniss
pen and ink
NPG 6251(60)
by Sir Robert Ponsonby Staples, Bt
chalk, 1900
NPG 2217
by Robert M.B. Paxton
oil on canvas, 1909
NPG 4002
by Harry Furniss
pen and ink, published 1924
NPG 3611
by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
albumen carte-de-visite, circa 1865
NPG Ax17804
by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
albumen carte-de-visite, circa 1865
NPG x12831
by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
albumen carte-de-visite, circa 1865
NPG x24806
probably by Elliott & Fry
woodburytype on card mount, late 1870s-1880s
NPG x128720
by Elliott & Fry
albumen cabinet card, circa 1901
NPG x12830
by Crowdy & Loud, after Elliott & Fry
photogravure, published 5 October 1901
NPG x26688
by Elliott & Fry
half-plate glass copy negative, circa 1901
NPG x81998
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by Elliott & Fry
bromide print, published 1909
NPG x134953
after William Bell Scott
photograph, (circa 1860)
NPG D9960
Lady Jane Henrietta Swinburne; Algernon Charles Swinburne
by Unknown photographer
copy print, 1896
NPG x12832
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