1 OF 10 
William Markham
1 of 10 portraits of William Markham
William Markham
by Benjamin West
oil on canvas, circa 1775
30 in. x 25 in. (762 mm x 635 mm)
Purchased, 1966
Primary Collection
NPG 4495
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Sitterback to top
- William Markham (1719-1807), Archbishop of York; Headmaster of Westminster School. Sitter in 10 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Benjamin West (1738-1820), History painter and President of the Royal Academy. Artist associated with 39 portraits, Sitter associated with 43 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Ingamells, John, National Portrait Gallery: Mid-Georgian Portraits 1760-1790, 2004, p. 332
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 410
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