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Charles James Fox
8 of 299 portraits of Charles James Fox
Charles James Fox
by Joseph Nollekens
marble bust, 1805
26 1/2 in. (673 mm) high
Given by P. Leigh-Smith, 1953
Primary Collection
NPG 3887
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Sitterback to top
- Charles James Fox (1749-1806), Whig statesman. Sitter associated with 299 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Joseph Nollekens (1737-1823), Sculptor. Artist associated with 20 portraits, Sitter in 14 portraits.
This portraitback to top
Carved for William Smith, MP, and inscribed in Latin with a motto translating as 'Charles, alone in our time revived the oratory of Demosthenes', referring to Fox's reputation as a great parliamentary speaker.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Curtis, Penelope; Funnell, Peter; Kalinsky, Nicola, Return to Life: A New Look at the Portrait Bust, 2000 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 7 February to 30 May 2001), p. 12
- Ingamells, John, National Portrait Gallery: Mid-Georgian Portraits 1760-1790, 2004, p. 164
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 227
Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top
- Return to Life: A New Look at the Portrait Bust (7 February 2001 - 20 May 2001)
