17 OF 47

Raw Head and Bloody Bones

17 of 47 portraits of George Hamilton Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen

by John Doyle, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 1 June 1830
11 1/4 in. x 16 1/4 in. (286 mm x 412 mm) overall
acquired Unknown source, 1900
Reference Collection
NPG D41001

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Sittersback to top

George Hamilton Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784-1860), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 47 portraits.
Ioannis Antonios Kapodistrias (Capodistria) (1776-1831), First head of state of Independent Greece. Sitter in 1 portrait.
Leopold I (1790-1865), King of the Belgians; husband of Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales; uncle of Queen Victoria. Sitter in 21 portraits.
Nicholas I, Emperor of Russia (1796-1855), Emperor of Russia 1816-55. Sitter associated with 11 portraits.
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), Field Marshal and Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 340 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.