Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue
1 portrait of Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue
by and published by Charles Turner, and published by Paul and Dominic Colnaghi & Co, after James Ramsay
mezzotint, published 23 January 1835
15 in. x 11 3/4 in. (380 mm x 300 mm) plate size; 22 7/8 in. x 17 in. (582 mm x 431 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1950
Reference Collection
NPG D37746
Sitterback to top
- Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue (1783-1861), Politician; MP for Barnstaple, St Mawes, Buckingham, Devon, Tavistock and Devonshire North. Sitter associated with 23 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Paul and Dominic Colnaghi & Co (active 1830-1890), Printsellers and publishers. Artist or producer associated with 107 portraits.
- James Ramsay (1786-1854), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 35 portraits.
- Charles Turner (1773-1857), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 633 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (50 Warren Street, Fitzroy Square, London)
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Pall Mall East, London)
Events of 1835back to top
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