20 OF 36

Returning Justice lifts aloft her Scale

20 of 36 portraits of Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Bt

attributed to Theodore Lane, published by George Humphrey
etching, published 1 June 1821
10 7/8 in. x 9 in. (275 mm x 228 mm) plate size; 11 3/4 in. x 18 7/8 in. (298 mm x 479 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1987
Reference Collection
NPG D17904a

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Sittersback to top

Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux (1778-1868), Lord Chancellor. Sitter associated with 234 portraits.
Caroline Amelia Elizabeth of Brunswick (1768-1821), Queen of George IV. Sitter in 89 portraits.
Thomas Denman, 1st Baron Denman (1779-1854), Lord Chief Justice. Sitter associated with 18 portraits.
Bartolomeo Pergami (1783 or 1784-1842), Courier and consort of Queen Caroline. Sitter in 32 portraits.
Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Bt (1768-1843), Lord Mayor of London. Sitter associated with 36 portraits.

Artistsback to top

George Humphrey (active 1783-1831), Publisher and printseller; nephew of Hannah Humphrey. Artist associated with 69 portraits, Sitter associated with 1 portrait.
Theodore Lane (1800-1828), Painter and etcher. Artist associated with 44 portraits.