Samuel Gurney ('They'll be done, we are obliged to thee')
3 of 8 portraits of Samuel Gurney
Samuel Gurney ('They'll be done, we are obliged to thee')
by and published by Richard Dighton, reissued by Thomas McLean
hand-coloured etching, published 1820
11 1/4 in. x 8 1/8 in. (287 mm x 207 mm) paper size
Given by Henry Witte Martin, 1861
Reference Collection
NPG D13329
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Sitterback to top
- Samuel Gurney (1786-1856), Philanthropist; known as 'The Banker's Banker'. Sitter in 8 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Richard Dighton (1795-1880), Portrait painter and caricaturist. Artist associated with 268 portraits, Sitter associated with 1 portrait.
- Thomas McLean (1788-1875), Publisher and dealer. Artist associated with 883 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D32608: Samuel Gurney ('They'll be done, we are obliged to thee') (impression from same plate as)
- NPG D32607: Samuel Gurney ('They'll be done, we are obliged to thee') (impression from same plate as)



