6 OF 19 
The Duke of Bedford with his brothers and Miss Vernon
6 of 19 portraits of John Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford
The Duke of Bedford with his brothers and Miss Vernon
by Valentine Green, published by Walter Shropshire, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, published 1778
20 1/8 in. x 16 7/8 in. (512 mm x 430 mm) plate size; 22 1/4 in. x 18 1/4 in. (565 mm x 465 mm) paper size
acquired Unknown source, 1868
Reference Collection
NPG D31620
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Sittersback to top
- Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford (1765-1802), Politician and agriculturalist. Sitter associated with 44 portraits.
- John Russell, 6th Duke of Bedford (1766-1839), Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland. Sitter associated with 19 portraits.
- Lord William Russell (1767-1840), Brother of 5th and 6th Dukes of Bedford. Sitter associated with 3 portraits.
- Caroline Smith (née Vernon) (born 1762), Daughter of the secretary to the 4th Duke of Bedford; wife of Robert Percy Smith. Sitter in 1 portrait.
Artistsback to top
- Valentine Green (1739-1813), Mezzotint engraver. Artist associated with 149 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
- Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), Painter and first President of the Royal Academy. Artist associated with 1413 portraits, Sitter associated with 38 portraits.
- Walter Shropshire (died 1785), Publisher. Artist associated with 18 portraits.
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