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Jeremy Bentham

(1748-1832), Social philosopher

Mid-Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry

Sitter in 9 portraits
Philosopher, political theorist and social critic; he was committed to the utilitarian belief in the 'greatest happiness' principle. Promoting a secular version of utilitarianism he advocated that fulfilment could be achieved through the rigorous investigation of human nature. His work had an important impact upon judicial organisation and civil law and the reform of the penal system.

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Jeremy Bentham, by John Field - NPG 3068

Jeremy Bentham

by John Field
plaster, the profile in flat brown paint with highlights in gold powder, circa 1823
NPG 3068

Jeremy Bentham, by James Thomson (Thompson), after  William Derby - NPG D1056

Jeremy Bentham

by James Thomson (Thompson), after William Derby
stipple engraving, published 1823
NPG D1056

Jeremy Bentham, by William Henry Worthington - NPG D1057

Jeremy Bentham

by William Henry Worthington
line and stipple engraving, published 1823
NPG D1057

Jeremy Bentham, by Charles Fox, after  Henry William Pickersgill - NPG D17005

Jeremy Bentham

by Charles Fox, after Henry William Pickersgill
engraved steel plate, 1838 (circa 1829)
NPG D17005

Jeremy Bentham, by James Posselwhite, published by  Charles Knight, after  George Frederic Watts - NPG D15458

Jeremy Bentham

by James Posselwhite, published by Charles Knight, after George Frederic Watts
stipple and line engraving, published circa 1833
NPG D15458

Jeremy Bentham, by Unknown artist - NPG D42619

Jeremy Bentham

by Unknown artist
colour offset lithograph on wire frame, 2012
NPG D42619

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