3 OF 4

The Apparition. A Cabinet Picture from the Downing St Collection

3 of 4 portraits of Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville

by John Doyle, printed by Alfred Ducôte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published November 1829
11 1/4 in. x 16 1/4 in. (286 mm x 412 mm) overall
acquired Unknown source, 1900
Reference Collection
NPG D40936

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Artistsback to top

John Doyle (1797-1868), 'HB'; caricaturist. Artist associated with 700 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
Alfred Ducôte (active 1830-1840), Lithographer and lithographic printer. Artist associated with 434 portraits.
Thomas McLean (1788-1875), Publisher and dealer. Artist associated with 883 portraits.

Sittersback to top

Henry Bathurst, 3rd Earl Bathurst (1762-1834), Statesman. Sitter in 7 portraits.
George Canning (1770-1827), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 42 portraits.
Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough (1790-1871), Politician and Governor-General of India. Sitter associated with 31 portraits.
John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst (1772-1863), Lord Chancellor and politician; son of the painter John Singleton Copley. Sitter associated with 74 portraits.
Robert Dundas, 2nd Viscount Melville (1771-1851), Statesman. Sitter associated with 4 portraits.
Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Bt (1788-1850), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 174 portraits.
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), Field Marshal and Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 339 portraits.