Sir John Gurney
(1768-1845), JudgeEarly Victorian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 5 portraits
Trained in the law, John Gurney was called to the Bar in 1793. He was made King's Counsel in 1816. He held the first place in the King's Bench, and was also leader of the home circuit. In 1820 Gurney conducted the prosecution of two of the Cato Street conspirators, and procured their conviction. In 1832 he was appointed a baron of the exchequer and knighted. Gurney retired in 1845.
Sir John Gurney; Charles James Blomfield; Henry Edward Manning
by George Richmond
pen and ink, circa 1840-1845
NPG 4166
by William Holl Sr, printed by McQueen & Co, published by Robert Cribb & Son, after George Henry Harlow
stipple engraving, published 28 October 1831
NPG D35072
after Unknown artist
lithograph, 1832 or after
NPG D8412
by James Posselwhite, after George Richmond
stipple, based on a work of 1844-1845
NPG D35073
by James Posselwhite, printed by Dixon & Ross, after George Richmond
stipple, based on a work of 1844-1845
NPG D49814
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