Sir Anthony Panizzi
(1797-1879), Principal Librarian of the British MuseumEarly Victorian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 10 portraits
Keeper of printed books, British Museum 1837-66; born in Italy, became professor of Italian at University College, 1828 and active in England on behalf of Italian patriots.
by George Frederic Watts
oil on canvas, circa 1847
NPG 1010
by Richard Cockle Lucas
wax medallion, 1850
NPG 2187
by Carlo Pellegrini
pencil, watercolour and gouache, published in Vanity Fair 17 January 1874
NPG 2736
by Caldesi, Blanford & Co
albumen carte-de-visite, early 1860s
NPG Ax29948
by Caldesi, Blanford & Co
albumen carte-de-visite, early 1860s
NPG Ax29950
by Ernest Edwards
albumen carte-de-visite, circa 1864
NPG Ax29949
by Ernest Edwards, published by Lovell Reeve & Co
albumen print, published 1864
NPG Ax13904
by Ernest Edwards
albumen print, published 1864
NPG x21714
by John Outrim, after George Frederic Watts
line engraving, (circa 1866)
NPG D39524
Sir Anthony Panizzi ('Men of the Day, No. 77.')
by Carlo Pellegrini
chromolithograph, published in Vanity Fair 17 January 1874
NPG D43623
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