6 OF 62

A Palpable Bolt or The danger of putting a high spirited Animal upon his mettle

6 of 62 portraits of John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer

by John Doyle, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 1 February 1831
11 1/4 in. x 16 3/8 in. (286 mm x 415 mm) overall
acquired Unknown source, 1900
Reference Collection
NPG D41042

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Sittersback to top

Henry William Paget, 1st Marquess of Anglesey (1768-1854), Field Marshal and Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland. Sitter in 25 portraits.
John George Lambton, 1st Earl of Durham (1792-1840), Governor-General of Canada. Sitter in 54 portraits.
Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey (1764-1845), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 166 portraits.
John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer (1782-1845), Whig statesman. Sitter in 62 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.