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Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson
3 of 20 portraits on display in the Watts Hall of Fame at Bodelwyddan Castle
Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson
by George Frederic Watts
oil on canvas, circa 1863-1864
24 1/8 in. x 20 1/4 in. (613 mm x 514 mm)
Given by George Frederic Watts, 1895
Primary Collection
NPG 1015
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Sitterback to top
- Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson (1809-1892), Poet Laureate. Sitter in 86 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
- Marsh, Jan, Insights: The Pre-Raphaelite Circle, 2005, p. 76
- Piper, David, The English Face, 1992, p. 211
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 608
- Truss, Lynne, Character Sketches: Tennyson and His Circle, 1999, p. 4
Exhibitions and displays
- Portraits of G.F. Watts
Until 9 June
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- Dame (Alice) Ellen Terry ('Choosing') by George Frederick Watts mini print
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