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David Hume

(1711-1776), Philosopher and historian

Mid-Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry

Sitter in 6 portraits
Author of A Treatise of Human Nature, 1739-40, and other influential works on philosophy. Also known for his History of Great Britain, 1754-62.

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David Hume, by James Tassie - NPG 4897

David Hume

by James Tassie
glass paste medallion, circa 1791
On display in Room 16 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 4897

David Hume, by William Holl Sr, after  Anker Smith, after  Allan Ramsay - NPG D13902

David Hume

by William Holl Sr, after Anker Smith, after Allan Ramsay
stipple engraving, (1766)
NPG D13902

David Hume, by and published by David Martin, after  Allan Ramsay - NPG D32392

David Hume

by and published by David Martin, after Allan Ramsay
mezzotint, 1767 (1766)
NPG D32392

David Hume, by and published by David Martin, after  Allan Ramsay - NPG D19565

David Hume

by and published by David Martin, after Allan Ramsay
mezzotint, 1767 (1766)
NPG D19565

David Hume, by Anker Smith, published by  Robert Bowyer, after  Allan Ramsay - NPG D36377

David Hume

by Anker Smith, published by Robert Bowyer, after Allan Ramsay
line engraving, published 31 March 1806
NPG D36377

David Hume, by Anker Smith, published by  Robert Bowyer, after  Allan Ramsay - NPG D18799

David Hume

by Anker Smith, published by Robert Bowyer, after Allan Ramsay
line engraving, published 31 March 1806
NPG D18799

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