Unknown woman, formerly known as Florence Nightingale
2 of 33 portraits of Florence Nightingale
Unknown woman, formerly known as Florence Nightingale
by Augustus Leopold Egg
oil on panel, circa 1840s-1863
6 3/4 in. x 4 1/4 in. (171 mm x 108 mm)
Given by Mrs W. Rathbone, 1910
Primary Collection
NPG 1578
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Sitterback to top
- Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), Reformer of hospital nursing and of the Army Medical Services. Sitter associated with 33 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Augustus Leopold Egg (1816-1863), Genre and history painter. Artist of 1 portrait, Sitter in 6 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 698



