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William Adams

2 of 3 portraits of William Adams

William Adams, by Sir George Hayter, circa 1820 - NPG - © National Portrait Gallery, London

© National Portrait Gallery, London

William Adams

by Sir George Hayter
pencil, circa 1820
11 1/8 in. x 8 1/2 in. (282 mm x 217 mm)
Purchased, 1934
Primary Collection
NPG 2662(10)


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  • William Adams (1772-1851), Lawyer and diplomatist. Sitter in 3 portraits.

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

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  • NPG 999: The Trial of Queen Caroline 1820 (finished portrait)

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  • Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 622

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