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The Duke of Bedford with his brothers and Miss Vernon
2 of 3 portraits of Lord William Russell
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 18 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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