Sir Rowland Hill

1 portrait

Sir Rowland Hill, printed by M & N Hanhart, published by John Alfred Vinter, after Maull & Fox, published 1 November 1879 (published April 1857) - NPG - © National Portrait Gallery, London

© National Portrait Gallery, London

Sir Rowland Hill

printed by M & N Hanhart, published by John Alfred Vinter, after Maull & Fox
lithograph, published 1 November 1879 (published April 1857)
23 1/2 in. x 17 1/4 in. (598 mm x 439 mm) paper size
Given by the sitter's son, Pearson Hill, 1890
Reference Collection
NPG D35837


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Sitterback to top

  • Sir Rowland Hill (1795-1879), Postal reformer and civil servant; initiator of the Penny Post. Sitter in 7 portraits.

Artistsback to top

  • M & N Hanhart (active 1839-1882), Lithographic printers. Artist associated with 313 portraits.
  • Maull & Fox (active 1877-1928). Artist associated with 67 portraits.
  • John Alfred Vinter (1828?-1905), Portrait painter and printmaker. Artist associated with 21 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.

Related worksback to top

  • NPG 838: Sir Rowland Hill (based on same portrait)
  • NPG Ax7310: Sir Rowland Hill (after)