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Charles Dickens

(1812-1870), Novelist

Early Victorian Portraits Catalogue Entry

Sitter in 95 portraits
Charles Dickens is widely regarded as the greatest novelist of the Victorian era whose writings are renowned for their vivid portrayal of the class system of the period, addressing social deprivation and injustice. He established his name with Pickwick Papers, 1836.

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Charles Dickens, by Daniel Maclise - NPG 1172

Charles Dickens

by Daniel Maclise
oil on canvas, 1839
On display in Room 21 on Floor 2 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 1172

Charles Dickens, by Herbert Watkins - NPG P301(102b)

Charles Dickens

by Herbert Watkins
albumen print, late 1850s
NPG P301(102b)

Charles Dickens, by Herbert Watkins - NPG P301(184d)

Charles Dickens

by Herbert Watkins
albumen print, arched top, late 1850s
NPG P301(184d)

Charles Dickens, by Herbert Watkins - NPG P301(19)

Charles Dickens

by Herbert Watkins
albumen print, arched top, 1858
NPG P301(19)

Charles Dickens, by Herbert Watkins - NPG P301(20)

Charles Dickens

by Herbert Watkins
albumen print, arched top, 29 April 1858
NPG P301(20)

Charles Dickens, by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company - NPG x36208

Charles Dickens

by London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company
albumen cabinet card, 1880s (late 1850s)
NPG x36208

Charles Dickens, by Herbert Watkins - NPG Ax18262

Charles Dickens

by Herbert Watkins
albumen carte-de-visite, 1858
NPG Ax18262

Charles Dickens, by Herbert Watkins - NPG x5585

Charles Dickens

by Herbert Watkins
albumen stereoscopic card, 29 April 1858
NPG x5585

Charles Dickens, by Herbert Watkins - NPG x14342

Charles Dickens

by Herbert Watkins
albumen carte-de-visite, 29 April 1858
NPG x14342

Charles Dickens, by Herbert Watkins - NPG x14341

Charles Dickens

by Herbert Watkins
albumen carte-de-visite, 1858
NPG x14341

Charles Dickens, by Herbert Watkins - NPG Ax28569

Charles Dickens

by Herbert Watkins
albumen carte-de-visite, (29 April 1858)
NPG Ax28569

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