Sir George Strong Nares
1 portrait
Sir George Strong Nares
by Stephen Pearce
oil on canvas, 1877
50 in. x 40 in. (1270 mm x 1016 mm)
Bequeathed by John Barrow, 1899
Primary Collection
NPG 1212
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Sitterback to top
- Sir George Strong Nares (1831-1915), Vice-Admiral and Arctic explorer. Sitter in 5 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Stephen Pearce (1819-1904), Portrait and equestrian painter. Artist associated with 63 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Ormond, Richard, Early Victorian Portraits, 1973, p. 336
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 453
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On display in Room 23 at the National Portrait Gallery
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