John Russell, 1st Earl Russell
10 of 222 portraits of John Russell, 1st Earl Russell
John Russell, 1st Earl Russell
by Sir Francis Grant
oil on canvas, 1853
79 1/4 in. x 44 in. (2013 mm x 1118 mm)
Given by Herbrand Arthur Russell, 11th Duke of Bedford, 1898
Primary Collection
NPG 1121
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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
- Sir Francis Grant (1803-1878), Portrait painter and President of the Royal Academy. Artist associated with 98 portraits, Sitter associated with 21 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Ormond, Richard, Early Victorian Portraits, 1973, p. 405
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 539
Exhibitions and displays
- Victorian Masquerade
Until 2 June
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See this portrait
On display at Palace of Westminster, London



