George Douglas Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll

Sitterback to top

• George Douglas Campbell, 8th Duke of Argyll (1823-1900), Politician and scientist. Sitter in 29 portraits.

Artistback to top

• George Frederic Watts (1817-1904), Painter and sculptor. Artist associated with 85 portraits, Sitter in 40 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Barry is shown with a pair of compasses in his hand, resting his elbow on some partly unrolled architectural plans. These presumably relate to the new Houses of Parliament, part of which are seen under construction in the background.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Bryant, Barbara, G.F. Watts: Portraits, Fame & Beauty in Victorian Society, 2004 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 14 October 2004 to 9 January 2005), p. 113
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 16

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• G.F. Watts: Portraits - Fame & Beauty in Victorian Society (14 October 2004 - 9 January 2005)

Subject/Themeback to top

• Bodelwyddan Castle