Sir Robert Bell
1 portrait by William Camden Edwards
© National Portrait Gallery, London
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Sir Robert Bell
by William Camden Edwards
etching, early 19th century
8 3/8 in. x 6 1/8 in. (214 mm x 157 mm) plate size; 11 1/2 in. x 8 1/4 in. (296 mm x 212 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D1047
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- Sir Robert Bell (died 1577), Chief Baron of the Exchequer; Speaker of the House of Commons. Sitter associated with 3 portraits.
Artistback to top
- William Camden Edwards (1777-1855), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 47 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
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