John Greenhalgh
1 portrait of John Greenhalgh
© National Portrait Gallery, London
John Greenhalgh
by George Edward Madeley
hand-coloured lithograph, mid 19th century
15 in. x 11 in. (382 mm x 279 mm) paper size
Given by John Herbert Dudley Ryder, 5th Earl of Harrowby, 1957
Reference Collection
NPG D11036
Sitterback to top
- John Greenhalgh (died 1651), Royalist and Governor of the Isle of Man. Sitter in 1 portrait.
Artistback to top
- George Edward Madeley (1798-1858), Engraver, lithographer and printer. Artist or producer associated with 24 portraits.
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