Sir Richard Francis Burton

Sitterback to top

• Sir Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890), Explorer and writer. Sitter in 7 portraits.

Artistsback to top

• Alfred William Bennett (1833-1902), Botanist and publisher. Artist associated with 26 portraits.
• Ernest Edwards (1837-1903). Artist associated with 150 portraits.

This portraitback to top

This photograph, taken for Portraits of Men of Eminence (1865), presents Burton in a Levantine costume.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Jeal, Tim; Calder, Angus; Driver, Felix; Cannizzo, Jeanne; Barringer, Tim; MacKenzie, John M., Livingstone: David Livingstone and the Victorian Encounter in Africa, 1996 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 22 March - 7 July 1996), p. 130
• Rogers, Malcolm, Camera Portraits, 1989 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 20 October 1989 - 21 January 1990), p. 77

Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top

• The Search for the Source of the Nile (28 January 2008 - 27 July 2008)

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Carpets and textiles
• Costumes and national dress
• Hats and head-attire