Paul Whitehead
(1710-1774), SatiristEarly Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter associated with 5 portraits
Whitehead studied law in the Temple. He was confined several years in Fleet prison, London, whence he issued political squibs, including State Dunces, 1733. He published Manners, 1739, and Honour, 1747. He was secretary and steward of the 'monks of Medmenham Abbey', the infamous location of The Hellfire Club.
Unknown man, formerly known as Paul Whitehead
by John Downman
oil on canvas, 1770
NPG 1679
after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1775
NPG D8315
after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1775
NPG D8316
by Joseph Collyer the Younger, after Thomas Gainsborough
line engraving, published 1778
NPG D8313
by Joseph Collyer the Younger, after Thomas Gainsborough
line engraving, published 1778
NPG D8314
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