A New Illustration of the Old Adage Between Two Stools &c.
10 of 26 portraits of John Cam Hobhouse, Baron Broughton de Gyfford
A New Illustration of the Old Adage Between Two Stools &c.
by John Doyle, printed by Alfred Ducôte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 18 May 1833
11 1/4 in. x 16 3/8 in. (286 mm x 415 mm) overall
acquired Unknown source, 1900
Reference Collection
NPG D41196
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Sittersback to top
- John Cam Hobhouse, Baron Broughton de Gyfford (1786-1869), Statesman and friend of Byron. Sitter in 26 portraits.
- Sir Francis Burdett, 5th Bt (1770-1844), Parliamentary reformer. Sitter associated with 113 portraits.
- Sir George de Lacy Evans (1787-1870), General. Sitter associated with 14 portraits.
- John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer (1782-1845), Whig statesman. Sitter in 62 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.



