A Political Riddle
16 of 46 portraits of George Hamilton Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen
A Political Riddle
by John Doyle, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 6 June 1829
11 1/4 in. x 16 1/4 in. (286 mm x 412 mm) overall
acquired Unknown source, 1900
Reference Collection
NPG D40956
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Sittersback to top
- George Hamilton Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784-1860), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 46 portraits.
- William Carr Beresford, Viscount Beresford (1768-1854), General. Sitter in 14 portraits.
- King George IV (1762-1830), Regent 1811-19; Reigned 1820-30. Sitter associated with 182 portraits.
- Maria II, Queen of Portugal (1819-1853), Reigned 1826-1828 and 1834-1853. Sitter in 2 portraits.
- Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), Field Marshal and Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 339 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- John Doyle (1797-1868), 'HB'; caricaturist. Artist associated with 700 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Thomas McLean (1788-1875), Publisher and dealer. Artist associated with 883 portraits.



