Rupert Potter
(1832-1914), Barrister and photographer; father of Beatrix PotterSitter in 2 portraits
Artist associated with 29 portraits
Rupert Potter married Helen Leech in 1863. They had two children, Beatrix and Bertram. Potter and his daughter Beatrix were both keen photographers. His favourite subjects were landscapes, but his friendship with Sir John Everett Millais led him to portraiture. Millais rated Potter's portraits so highly that he often used them as the basis for his portraits, including that of prime minister William Gladstone.
by Rupert Potter
albumen print, 14 May 1884
NPG x131248
by Rupert Potter
albumen print, 14 May 1884
NPG x131249
by Rupert Potter
albumen print, 28 July 1884
NPG x5885
by Annan and Swan, after Rupert Potter
photogravure, circa 1884 (28 July 1884)
NPG x5965
Sir John Everett Millais, 1st Bt
by Rupert Potter
albumen print, December 1885
NPG x131234
Sir John Everett Millais, 1st Bt
by Rupert Potter
albumen print, July 1886
NPG x131236
Sir Geoffroy William Millais, 4th Bt
by Rupert Potter
albumen print, 11 April 1886
NPG x131250
Sir John Everett Millais, 1st Bt
by Rupert Potter
albumen print, 12 June 1887
NPG x131235
Sir John Everett Millais, 1st Bt
by Rupert Potter
albumen print, 12 July 1891
NPG x131237
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