George Stephenson

Sitterback to top

• George Stephenson (1781-1848), Inventor of the railway-engine. Sitter in 9 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Joseph Pitts (active 1830-1870). Artist of 1 portrait.

This portraitback to top

A version of the bust owned by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers; probably made for E.L. Betts, one of the contractors for the Grand Toronto Railway of Canada.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 587
• Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 479

Subject/Themeback to top

• Sculptures