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George Stephenson
4 of 9 portraits of George Stephenson
George Stephenson
by and published by Charles Turner, after Henry Perronet Briggs
mezzotint, published 7 June 1838
15 1/4 in. x 11 1/2 in. (387 mm x 292 mm) plate size; 17 7/8 in. x 12 1/2 in. (455 mm x 319 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1944
Reference Collection
NPG D21133
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Sitterback to top
- George Stephenson (1781-1848), Inventor of the railway-engine. Sitter in 9 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Henry Perronet Briggs (1791-1844), Antiquary and subject painter. Artist associated with 54 portraits.
- Charles Turner (1773-1857), Engraver. Artist associated with 616 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
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