9 OF 11

The Breaking Up of the Half Crown-ation

9 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 23 September 1831
11 1/4 in. x 16 3/8 in. (286 mm x 415 mm) overall
acquired Unknown source, 1900
Reference Collection
NPG D41091

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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

Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux (1778-1868), Lord Chancellor. Sitter associated with 234 portraits.
William Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire (1790-1858), Lord Chamberlain. Sitter in 11 portraits.
Richard William Penn Curzon, 1st Earl Howe (1796-1870), Lord Chamberlain to Queen Adelaide. Sitter associated with 5 portraits.
Joseph Hume (1777-1855), Radical politician. Sitter associated with 72 portraits.
Daniel O'Connell (1775-1847), Irish politician. Sitter associated with 203 portraits.
Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, Prince de Benevento (1754-1838), French foreign minister. Sitter in 22 portraits.
John Townsend (1760-1832), Bow Street Runner. Sitter in 6 portraits.
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), Field Marshal and Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 339 portraits.