John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich

Sitterback to top

• John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich (1718-1792), First Lord of the Admiralty. Sitter associated with 24 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Joseph Highmore (1692-1780), Painter. Artist associated with 54 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Aged nineteen, Sandwich made an intrepid Grand Tour to Italy, Greece, Turkey and Egypt. This portrait celebrates his adventure and shows him wearing the exotic fur-lined costume - complete with turban and dagger - that he had adopted when travelling in the East. His experiences and interests are seen in the view of Istanbul's Haghia Sophia and the drawing of the Pyramids on the table.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Ingamells, John, National Portrait Gallery: Mid-Georgian Portraits 1760-1790, 2004, p. 418
• Ribeiro, Aileen, The Gallery of Fashion, 2000, p. 16
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 547

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Around the world
• Beningbrough Hall
• Carpets and textiles
• Costumes and national dress
• Hats and head-attire