John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier

Sitterback to top

• John Ligonier, 1st Earl Ligonier (1680-1770), Field Marshal. Sitter associated with 10 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Louis François Roubiliac (1702-1762), Sculptor. Artist associated with 13 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Roubiliac's terracotta of Ligonier, wearing a fur-lined cloak, is a lively and characterful portrait of the eighty-year-old officer in uniform.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Kerslake, John, Early Georgian Portraits, 1977, p. 168
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 381

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Beningbrough Hall
• Sculptures