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John Russell, 1st Earl Russell
8 of 222 portraits of John Russell, 1st Earl Russell
John Russell, 1st Earl Russell
by George Frederic Watts
oil on canvas, circa 1851
17 3/4 in. x 15 in. (451 mm x 381 mm)
Given by George Frederic Watts, 1892
Primary Collection
NPG 895
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Sitterback to top
- John Russell, 1st Earl Russell (1792-1878), Prime Minister and writer. Sitter associated with 222 portraits.
Artistback to top
- George Frederic Watts (1817-1904), Painter and sculptor. Artist associated with 85 portraits, Sitter in 40 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Ormond, Richard, Early Victorian Portraits, 1973, p. 404
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 538
Exhibitions and displays
- Portraits of G.F. Watts
Until 9 June
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