Charles Mayne Young

Sitterback to top

• Charles Mayne Young (1777-1856), Actor and comedian. Sitter associated with 23 portraits.

Artistback to top

• John Linnell (1792-1882), Painter. Artist associated with 66 portraits, Sitter in 8 portraits.

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This portrait was made some years after Young, a popular actor, had taken early retirement from the stage and was living in Brighton. Linnell also made a portrait of Young's mother Anna, exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1832.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 684
• Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 588

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• John Linnell: Portraits (24 March 2007 - 9 September 2007)

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• Drawings by John Linnell, circa 1836-52