8 OF 11

A Grateful Specimen of The Retort Courteous

8 of 11 portraits of William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire

by John Doyle, printed by Charles Etienne Pierre Motte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 12 August 1831
11 in. x 14 3/8 in. (279 mm x 365 mm) paper size
acquired Unknown source, 1900
Reference Collection
NPG D41083

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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.
Charles Etienne Pierre Motte (1785-1836). Artist associated with 83 portraits.

Sittersback to top

William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire (1790-1858), Lord Chamberlain. Sitter in 11 portraits.
John Scott, 1st Earl of Eldon (1751-1838), Lord Chancellor. Sitter associated with 71 portraits.
Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover (1771-1851), Son of George III. Sitter associated with 55 portraits.
Charles William Vane-Stewart, 3rd Marquess of Londonderry (1778-1854), Soldier and diplomat. Sitter associated with 33 portraits.
Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1773-1843), Son of King George III. Sitter associated with 34 portraits.
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), Field Marshal and Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 340 portraits.