1 OF 33

Florence Nightingale; Frances Parthenope, Lady Verney

1 of 33 portraits of Florence Nightingale

by William White
watercolour, circa 1836
17 3/4 in. x 13 3/4 in. (451 mm x 349 mm)
Given by Sir Harry L. Stephen, Bt, 1945
Primary Collection
NPG 3246

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Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), Reformer of hospital nursing and of the Army Medical Services. Sitter associated with 33 portraits.
Frances Parthenope, Lady Verney (died 1890), Sister of Florence Nightingale and second wife of Sir Harry Verney, Bt. Sitter in 1 portrait, Artist associated with 1 portrait.

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William White (active 1835-1840). Artist of 1 portrait.

Linked publicationsback to top

Hart-Davis, Adam, Chain Reactions, 2000, p. 86
Ribeiro, Aileen, The Gallery of Fashion, 2000, p. 168
Rogers, Malcolm, Master Drawings from the National Portrait Gallery, 1993 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 5 August to 23 October 1994), p. 115
Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 460