Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue

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Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue

by Charles Turner, after James Ramsay
mezzotint, published 1835
15 in. x 11 3/4 in. (381 mm x 299 mm) plate size; 19 3/8 in. x 14 3/8 in. (491 mm x 365 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D37747

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  • Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue (1783-1861), Politician; MP for Barnstaple, St Mawes, Buckingham, Devon, Tavistock and Devonshire North. Sitter associated with 23 portraits.

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  • 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.

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  • NPG D37746: Hugh Fortescue, 2nd Earl Fortescue (from same plate)

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