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George Stephenson

6 of 9 portraits of George Stephenson

George Stephenson, by Thomas Lewis Atkinson, after John Lucas, published 1849 - NPG - © National Portrait Gallery, London

© National Portrait Gallery, London

George Stephenson

by Thomas Lewis Atkinson, after John Lucas
mixed-method engraving, published 1849
31 7/8 in. x 20 1/2 in. (811 mm x 522 mm) plate size; 36 1/4 in. x 23 7/8 in. (920 mm x 607 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1933
Reference Collection
NPG D13734


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  • George Stephenson (1781-1848), Inventor of the railway-engine. Sitter in 9 portraits.

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  • Thomas Lewis Atkinson (1817-circa 1890), Engraver. Artist associated with 45 portraits.
  • John Lucas (1807-1874), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 32 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.

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