William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne

Sitterback to top

• William Lamb, 2nd Viscount Melbourne (1779-1848), Prime Minister. Sitter in 140 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey (1781-1841), Sculptor. Artist associated with 266 portraits, Sitter in 11 portraits.

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The bust was completed in 1841 and is now at Windsor Castle.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Ormond, Richard, Early Victorian Portraits, 1973, p. 313
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 424
• Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 624

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• Preliminary drawings for busts and statues by Sir Francis Chantrey, circa 1807-40