13 OF 19

A Metamorphosis

13 of 19 portraits of Richard Lalor Sheil

A Metamorphosis

by John Doyle, printed by Alfred Ducôte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 21 July 1838
11 3/4 in. x 17 1/4 in. (298 mm x 437 mm) overall
acquired Unknown source, 1900
Reference Collection
NPG D41486

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Sittersback to top

John Bull (supposed active 1712), Fictitious epitomist of Englishness and British imperialism. Sitter associated with 89 portraits.
Thomas Spring Rice, 1st Baron Monteagle of Brandon (1790-1866), Politician. Sitter associated with 81 portraits.
Daniel O'Connell (1775-1847), Irish politician. Sitter associated with 203 portraits.
Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Bt (1788-1850), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 174 portraits.
Richard Lalor Sheil (1791-1851), Politician and dramatist. Sitter associated with 19 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.