James Northcote
1 portrait
James Northcote
by James Northcote
pencil, 1829
8 3/4 in. x 7 1/4 in. (222 mm x 184 mm)
Given by Marion Harry Spielmann, 1939
Primary Collection
NPG 3026
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Sitterback to top
- James Northcote (1746-1831), Painter; pupil and biographer of Sir Joshua Reynolds. Sitter associated with 23 portraits, Artist associated with 103 portraits.
Artistback to top
- James Northcote (1746-1831), Painter; pupil and biographer of Sir Joshua Reynolds. Artist associated with 103 portraits, Sitter associated with 23 portraits.
This portraitback to top
This self-portrait, one of many spanning his career, is inscribed on the back of the old mount: First day of my studying this month/Weak eyes, 83 years of age.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 463
- Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 372



