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Harriet Martineau
2 of 8 portraits of Harriet Martineau
Harriet Martineau
by George Richmond
chalk, 1849
24 5/8 in. x 18 5/8 in. (626 mm x 473 mm)
Bequeathed by the sitter's niece, Miss Emily Higginson, 1917
Primary Collection
NPG 1796
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Sitterback to top
- Harriet Martineau (1802-1876), Social philosopher and writer; sister of James Martineau. Sitter in 8 portraits.
Artistback to top
- George Richmond (1809-1896), Portrait painter and draughtsman; son of Thomas Richmond. Artist associated with 325 portraits, Sitter in 14 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Kerslake, John, Early Georgian Portraits, 1977, p. 121
- Ormond, Richard, Early Victorian Portraits, 1973, p. 303
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 415
Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top
- Changing the Female Lot: Josephine Butler and Harriet Martineau (26 April 2011 - 10 April 2012)
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