3 OF 17

James Watt

3 of 17 portraits of James Watt

© National Portrait Gallery, London

James Watt

by Peter Rouw
wax medallion, 1802
3 3/4 in. (95 mm) diameter
Purchased, 1864
Primary Collection
NPG 183

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James Watt (1736-1819), Engineer. Sitter in 17 portraits.

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Peter Rouw (1771-1852). Artist associated with 7 portraits.

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Ingamells, John, National Portrait Gallery: Mid-Georgian Portraits 1760-1790, 2004, p. 477
Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 645

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