6 OF 22

Henry Cockburn, Lord Cockburn, his family, David Octavius Hill and John Henning

6 of 22 portraits of David Octavius Hill

by David Octavius Hill, and Robert Adamson
calotype, 1843-1848
5 7/8 in. x 8 in. (147 mm x 202 mm)
Given by an anonymous donor, 1973
Primary Collection
NPG P6(237)

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Artistsback to top

Robert Adamson (1821-1848), Pioneer photographer. Artist associated with 382 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
David Octavius Hill (1802-1870), Landscape and portrait painter; pioneer photographer. Artist associated with 382 portraits, Sitter associated with 22 portraits.

Sittersback to top

Elizabeth Cleghorn (née Cockburn), Daughter of Lord Henry Cockburn. Sitter in 7 portraits.
Henry Cockburn, Lord Cockburn (1779-1854), Judge. Sitter in 7 portraits.
Elizabeth Cockburn (née MacDowall), Wife of Lord Cockburn. Sitter in 4 portraits.
Miss Cockburn, Daughter of Lord Cockburn. Sitter associated with 2 portraits.
John Henning (1771-1851), Sculptor. Sitter in 19 portraits, Artist of 7 portraits.
David Octavius Hill (1802-1870), Landscape and portrait painter; pioneer photographer. Sitter associated with 22 portraits, Artist associated with 382 portraits.
Miss Horner. Sitter associated with 2 portraits.
Mary Elizabeth (née Horner), Lady Lyell (1808-1873), Geologist and conchologist; wife of Sir Charles Lyell, 1st Bt; Daughter of Leonard Horner. Sitter associated with 3 portraits.