William Warburton
(1698-1779), Bishop of Gloucester, critic and writerEarly Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter associated with 11 portraits
Critic and controversial theological writer. He was literary executor and editor of Alexander Pope. His major publication, the Divine Legation of Moses, 1737-41, concerning the truth of Christianity, plunged him into lasting controversy. He rejected the views of Wesley in the Doctrine of Grace. He preached against the slave trade in 1766.
by Charles Philips
oil on canvas, circa 1737
NPG 23
by Jacobus Houbraken, after Unknown artist
line engraving, circa 1725-1750
NPG D7568
by John Lodge, after Thomas Worlidge
etching, (circa 1725-1750)
NPG D14214
by Jacobus Houbraken, after Unknown artist
line engraving, circa 1725-1750
NPG D14217
by Thomas Burford, after Charles Philips
mezzotint, mid 18th century (circa 1737)
NPG D37839
by Thomas Burford, after Charles Philips
mezzotint, mid 18th century (circa 1737)
NPG D4611
by Thomas Burford, after Charles Philips
mezzotint, mid 18th century (circa 1737)
NPG D7566
by Thomas Burford, after Charles Philips
mezzotint, mid 18th century (circa 1737)
NPG D7567
'The Five Orders of Perriwigs'
by William Hogarth
etching, published 1761
NPG D21370
'The Five Orders of Perriwigs'
by William Hogarth
etching, published 1761
NPG D33303
'Pope, Allen and Warburton at Prior Park'
by Richard James Lane, published by M & N Hanhart, after E. Kilvert
lithograph, published circa 1839-1865
NPG D21904
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