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William Huskisson
1 of 6 portraits of William Huskisson
William Huskisson
replica by Richard Rothwell
oil on canvas, (circa 1831)
36 in. x 28 in. (914 mm x 711 mm)
Purchased, 1857
Primary Collection
NPG 21
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Artistback to top
- Richard Rothwell (1800-1868), Painter. Artist associated with 10 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
This portraitback to top
The artist Richard Rothwell wrote that the first version of this portrait 'was so successful a likeness that it gave much pleasure to the friends of the lamented statesman'. This version was commissioned for Lord Egremont, but remained unfinished.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Hart-Davis, Adam, Chain Reactions, 2000, p. 153
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 323
- Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 271
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