(William) Edward Hartpole Lecky
4 of 16 portraits of (William) Edward Hartpole Lecky
(William) Edward Hartpole Lecky
by Sir Leslie Ward
watercolour, study in reverse pose for drawing published in Vanity Fair 27 May 1882
14 in. x 10 in. (356 mm x 254 mm)
Given by James Byam Shaw, 1977
Primary Collection
NPG 5165
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Sitterback to top
- (William) Edward Hartpole Lecky (1838-1903), Historian and essayist; Politician. Sitter in 16 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Sir Leslie Ward (1851-1922), 'Spy'; caricaturist and portrait painter; son of Edward Matthew Ward. Artist associated with 276 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 372
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