Samuel Bagster the Elder

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• Samuel Bagster the Elder (1772-1851), Publisher. Sitter in 1 portrait.

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• John Linnell (1792-1882), Painter. Artist associated with 66 portraits, Sitter in 8 portraits.

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In 1814 Bagster commissioned Linnell to produce illustrations for a new edition of Izaak Walton's Compleat Angler. They maintained a long friendship, and this drawing was made during a visit to Bagster's home in Windsor.

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• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 28
• Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 18

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• John Linnell: Portraits (24 March 2007 - 9 September 2007)

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• Drawings by John Linnell, circa 1836-52