George Howard, 6th Earl of Carlisle
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© National Portrait Gallery, London
George Howard, 6th Earl of Carlisle
by and published by Thomas Trotter, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
line engraving, published 25 January 1787 (1786)
15 1/8 in. x 10 1/2 in. (383 mm x 267 mm) plate size; 16 1/2 in. x 11 3/4 in. (418 mm x 298 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by (Frederick) Leverton Harris, 1927
Reference Collection
NPG D15270
Sitterback to top
- George Howard, 6th Earl of Carlisle (1773-1848), Politician; Lord Privy Seal. Sitter associated with 5 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), Painter and first President of the Royal Academy. Artist or producer associated with 1425 portraits, Sitter associated with 40 portraits.
- Thomas Trotter (circa 1750-1803), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 71 portraits.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (27 Edgeware Road, Oxford Street, London)
Events of 1787back to top
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International
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