Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond and Lennox

Sitterback to top

• Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond and Lennox (1735-1806), Soldier, diplomat and politician. Sitter in 26 portraits.

Artistback to top

• George Romney (1734-1802), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 156 portraits, Sitter in 5 portraits.

This portraitback to top

One of several versions of a much admired portrait which helped to establish Romney's reputation. In the background is Chichester cathedral as seen from Goodwood, the Duke's family seat.

Related worksback to top

• NPG D5814: Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond and Lennox (source portrait)
• NPG D5815: Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond and Lennox (source portrait)
• NPG D39747: Charles Lennox, 3rd Duke of Richmond and Lennox (source portrait)

Linked publicationsback to top

• Alex Kidson, George Romney 1734-1802, 2002 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 30 May - 18 August 2002), p. 29
• Ingamells, John, National Portrait Gallery: Mid-Georgian Portraits 1760-1790, 2004, p. 398
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 523

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Beningbrough Hall
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