A Great Actor Playing to Empty Benches
13 of 14 portraits of James St Clair-Erskine, 2nd Earl of Rosslyn
A Great Actor Playing to Empty Benches
by John Doyle, printed by Alfred Ducôte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 14 September 1832
11 1/4 in. x 16 3/8 in. (286 mm x 415 mm) overall
acquired Unknown source, 1900
Reference Collection
NPG D41161
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Sittersback to top
- Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux (1778-1868), Lord Chancellor. Sitter associated with 234 portraits.
- George Augustus Frederick Fitzclarence, 1st Earl of Munster (1794-1842), Illegitimate son of William IV; Major-General. Sitter in 10 portraits.
- George Henry Rose (1770-1855), Diplomatist. Sitter associated with 1 portrait.
- James St Clair-Erskine, 2nd Earl of Rosslyn (1762-1837), General. Sitter in 14 portraits.
- Prince Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex (1773-1843), Son of King George III. Sitter associated with 34 portraits.
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.
Exhibitions and displays
- Characters and Caricatures: Photographs by Herbert Watkins
Until 17 November



