George Eliot (Mary Ann Cross (née Evans))
5 of 12 portraits of George Eliot (Mary Ann Cross (née Evans))
George Eliot (Mary Ann Cross (née Evans))
by Sir Frederic William Burton
chalk, 1865
20 1/4 in. x 15 in. (514 mm x 381 mm)
Given by the sitter's husband and, Charles Lee Lewis, 1883
Primary Collection
NPG 669
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Sitterback to top
- George Eliot (Mary Ann Cross (née Evans)) (1819-1880), Novelist. Sitter associated with 12 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Sir Frederic William Burton (1816-1900), Watercolour painter and Director of the National Gallery. Artist associated with 11 portraits, Sitter in 6 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 199



