12 OF 13

A Most Extraordinary Rat!

12 of 13 portraits of James St Clair-Erskine, 2nd Earl of Rosslyn

by John Doyle, printed by Alfred Ducôte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 22 May 1832
11 1/4 in. x 16 3/8 in. (286 mm x 415 mm) overall
acquired Unknown source, 1900
Reference Collection
NPG D41136

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Artistsback to top

John Doyle (1797-1868), 'HB'; caricaturist. Artist associated with 700 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
Alfred Ducôte (active 1830-1840), Lithographer and lithographic printer. Artist associated with 434 portraits.
Thomas McLean (1788-1875), Publisher and dealer. Artist associated with 883 portraits.

Sittersback to top

George Hamilton Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784-1860), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 46 portraits.
Alexander Baring, 1st Baron Ashburton (1773-1848), Financier. Sitter in 10 portraits.
Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux (1778-1868), Lord Chancellor. Sitter associated with 234 portraits.
John Bull (supposed active 1712), Fictitious epitomist of Englishness and British imperialism. Sitter associated with 89 portraits.
Henry George Herbert, 2nd Earl of Carnarvon (1772-1833). Sitter associated with 10 portraits.
Edward Law, 1st Earl of Ellenborough (1790-1871), Politician and Governor-General of India. Sitter associated with 31 portraits.
Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey (1764-1845), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 166 portraits.
John Singleton Copley, Baron Lyndhurst (1772-1863), Lord Chancellor and politician; son of the painter John Singleton Copley. Sitter associated with 74 portraits.
James St Clair-Erskine, 2nd Earl of Rosslyn (1762-1837), General. Sitter in 13 portraits.
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), Field Marshal and Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 339 portraits.