Alfred Ainger
(1837-1904), Writer, humorist and divineSitter in 2 portraits
Writer, humorist and clergyman; ordained, 1863, becoming canon of Bristol Cathedral in 1887; appointed Master of the Temple, 1894; popular as a preacher and lecturer; author of a number of works on literary subjects, notably on his hero Charles Lamb.
by George Du Maurier
watercolour, circa 1881
NPG 2660
Alfred Ainger ('Men of the Day. No. 532.')
by Sir Leslie Ward
chromolithograph, published in Vanity Fair 13 February 1892
NPG D44581
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