Robert Barclay Allardice
(1779-1854), PedestrianSitter in 5 portraits
Pedestrian, known as Captain Barclay. He was celebrated for his strength, stamina and numerous walking feats.
by and published by Robert Dighton
hand-coloured etching, published June 1809
NPG D10727
by Charles Williams
aquatint, published 1809
NPG D972
by Robert Moore Hodgetts, after James William Giles
mezzotint, mid 19th century
NPG D597
by Robert Moore Hodgetts, after James William Giles
mezzotint, mid 19th century
NPG D7328
by Robert Moore Hodgetts, after James William Giles
mezzotint, published 1843
NPG D7329
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