Sir George Elliot

Sitterback to top

• Sir George Elliot (1784-1863), Admiral. Sitter in 5 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Sir George Hayter (1792-1871), Portrait and history painter; son of Charles Hayter. Artist associated with 198 portraits, Sitter associated with 17 portraits.

This portraitback to top

In the finished painting Elliot is seated on the Whig side, next to Lord Breadalbane who is addressing the House. As a young man Elliot was present at the battles of Cape St Vincent and the Nile and was highly esteemed by Nelson. At the time this sketch was made in 1834 he was secretary of the admiralty, becoming commander-in-chief at the Cape of Good Hope in 1837.

Related worksback to top

• NPG 54: The House of Commons, 1833 (finished portrait)
• NPG 54.1: The House of Commons, 1833 ()

Linked publicationsback to top

• Ormond, Richard, Early Victorian Portraits, 1973, p. 160
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 205

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• The House of Lords and the House of Commons (1 July 2000 - 1 January 2001)