Sir John Everett Millais, 1st Bt; John Bright; Henry James, 1st Baron James of Hereford
Sir John Everett Millais, 1st Bt; John Bright; Henry James, 1st Baron James of Hereford
by Rupert Potter
albumen print, 30 September 1875
7 7/8 in. x 5 3/4 in. (199 mm x 147 mm) image size
Given by Rupert Potter, 1876
Photographs Collection
NPG x4324
Sittersback to top
- John Bright (1811-1889), Statesman and orator. Sitter associated with 98 portraits. Identify
- Henry James, 1st Baron James of Hereford (1828-1911), Barrister, Attorney-General and politician; MP for Taunton and Bury. Sitter in 24 portraits. Identify
- Sir John Everett Millais, 1st Bt (1829-1896), Painter and President of the Royal Academy; ex-officio Trustee of the National Portrait Gallery. Sitter in 76 portraits, Artist or producer associated with 43 portraits. Identify
Artistback to top
- Rupert Potter (1832-1914), Barrister and photographer; father of Beatrix Potter. Artist or producer associated with 29 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
This portraitback to top
The Potters rented Dalguise House in Perthshire from 1871 to 1882, where Beatrix Potter spent some of her happiest childhood days. Her parents frequently entertained family and friends, including the painter Millais (1829-96), and Liberal politicians Bright (1811-89) and James (1828-1911). They are shown here in front of the market cross of Dunkeld, formerly located in the town's centre but moved to the grounds of Dalguise House, which became a recurrent backdrop for Potter's photographs. Other visiting friends photographed by Rupert included the Unitarian minister William Gaskell and the actress Lillie Langtry.
Placesback to top
- Place made and portrayed: United Kingdom: Scotland, Perth and Kinross (Dalguise House grounds, Perthshire)
Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top
- The World of Rupert Potter: Photographs of Beatrix, Millais and friends (13 May 2014 - 16 November 2014)
Events of 1875back to top
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