John James Robert Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland
3 of 33 portraits of John James Robert Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland
© National Portrait Gallery, London
John James Robert Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland
by Henry Tanworth Wells
chalk, 1872
22 3/4 in. x 18 1/2 in. (578 mm x 470 mm)
Given by Walter E. Manners, 1934
Primary Collection
NPG 2679
Sitterback to top
- John James Robert Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland (1818-1906), Politician, First Commissioner of Works and MP for several constituencies. Sitter in 33 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Henry Tanworth Wells (1828-1903), Miniature and portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 107 portraits, Sitter in 8 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D18075: John James Robert Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland (source portrait)
- NPG D20712: John James Robert Manners, 7th Duke of Rutland (source portrait)
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 542
Events of 1872back to top
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