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Sir David Brewster
3 of 17 portraits of Sir David Brewster
Sir David Brewster
by Sir John Watson-Gordon
oil on canvas, 1864
50 in. x 39 3/4 in. (1270 mm x 1010 mm)
Transferred from Tate Gallery, 1957
Primary Collection
NPG 691
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Sitterback to top
- Sir David Brewster (1781-1868), Natural philosopher and academic administrator. Sitter associated with 17 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Sir John Watson-Gordon (1788-1864), Portrait and historical subject painter. Artist associated with 40 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Ormond, Richard, Early Victorian Portraits, 1973, p. 51
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 75
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On display in the Library at Bodelwyddan Castle
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