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Sir John Bowring
3 of 18 portraits of Sir John Bowring
Sir John Bowring
by Pierre-Jean David D'Angers, cast by Louis Richard
bronze medallion, 1832
6 1/8 in. (155 mm) diameter
Given by Sir Lionel Henry Cust, 1897
Primary Collection
NPG 1082
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Sitterback to top
- Sir John Bowring (1792-1872), Linguist and traveller; Politician and diplomatist. Sitter associated with 18 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Pierre-Jean David D'Angers (1788-1856), Sculptor and medallist. Artist associated with 7 portraits.
- Louis Richard (1791-1879). Artist associated with 2 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Ormond, Richard, Early Victorian Portraits, 1973, p. 47
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 70
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On display in Room 26 at the National Portrait Gallery
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