William Robert Hay
3 of 62 portraits by Thomas Agnew
© National Portrait Gallery, London
William Robert Hay
by Samuel William Reynolds Jr, published by Thomas Agnew, after James Lonsdale
mezzotint, published August 1837
22 1/2 in. x 15 3/8 in. (570 mm x 389 mm) plate size; 26 3/4 in. x 19 1/4 in. (678 mm x 490 mm) paper size
Given by Messrs Thomas Agnew, 1932
Reference Collection
NPG D35628
Sitterback to top
- William Robert Hay (1762-1840), Rector of Ackworth, VIcar of Rochdale and Prebendary of York. Sitter in 1 portrait.
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- Thomas Agnew (1794-1871), Art dealer. Artist or producer associated with 62 portraits.
- James Lonsdale (1777-1839), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 107 portraits, Sitter in 5 portraits.
- Samuel William Reynolds Jr (1794-1872), Mezzotint engraver. Artist or producer associated with 71 portraits.
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- Place made: United Kingdom: England, Greater Manchester (Repository of Arts, Manchester)
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