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Robert Southey

7 of 17 portraits of Robert Southey

© National Portrait Gallery, London

Robert Southey

by Edward William Wyon
wax medallion, 1835
3 1/4 in. (83 mm) diameter
Given by Maurice Buxton Forman, 1934
Primary Collection
NPG 2681

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Robert Southey (1774-1843), Poet Laureate. Sitter in 17 portraits.

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Edward William Wyon (1811-1885). Artist associated with 6 portraits.

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NPG 2680: William Wordsworth (companion portrait)

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Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 577
Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 471

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