William Ewart Gladstone

Sitterback to top

• William Ewart Gladstone (1809-1898), Prime Minister and writer. Sitter associated with 267 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Carlo Pellegrini (1839-1889), 'Ape'; caricaturist. Artist associated with 143 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Published in Vanity Fair, 6 February 1869. The second cartoon to be published in Vanity Fair: the first was of Disraeli. They are the only two to be signed Singe by Pellegrini who subsequently adopted the Anglicised Ape.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Foister, Susan, Cardinal Newman 1801-90, 1990 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 2 March - 20 May 1990), p. 69
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 248

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Hats and head-attire
• In profile