John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon
6 of 142 portraits of John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon
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© National Portrait Gallery, London
John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon
studio of Sir Thomas Lawrence
oil on canvas, circa 1828, based on a work of 1826
36 1/4 in. x 28 3/8 in. (921 mm x 721 mm)
Given by Society of Judges and Serjeants-at-Law, 1877
Primary Collection
NPG 464
Sitterback to top
- John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon (1751-1838), Lord Chancellor. Sitter in 142 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830), Portrait painter, collector and President of the Royal Academy. Artist or producer associated with 696 portraits, Sitter in 25 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D13691: John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon (based on same portrait)
- NPG D36132: John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon (based on same portrait)
- NPG D15714: John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon (based on same portrait)
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 198
- Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 168
Events of 1826back to top
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