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William Thomson, Baron Kelvin
13 of 22 portraits on display in Room 27 at the National Portrait Gallery
William Thomson, Baron Kelvin
by Elizabeth King (née Thomson)
oil on canvas, 1886-1887
20 1/2 in. x 15 3/4 in. (521 mm x 400 mm)
Given by the artist's daughter, Agnes Gardner King, 1913
Primary Collection
NPG 1708
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Sitterback to top
- William Thomson, Baron Kelvin (1824-1907), Mathematician, physicist and inventor. Sitter in 25 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Elizabeth King (née Thomson) (1818-1896), Sister of Baron Kelvin and wife of David King. Artist associated with 8 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 348
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