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A selection of portraits of Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups representated in the Gallery's collection. See also: 'Around the world' (Theme) and 'Cultural or traditional attire' (Dress).

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'John Bull triumphant', by James Gillray, published by  William Humphrey - NPG D12283

'John Bull triumphant'

by James Gillray, published by William Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 4 January 1780
NPG D12283

Ignatius Sancho, by Francesco Bartolozzi, published by  John Bowyer Nichols, after  Thomas Gainsborough - NPG D23441

Ignatius Sancho

by Francesco Bartolozzi, published by John Bowyer Nichols, after Thomas Gainsborough
stipple engraving, published 2 July 1781 (1768)
On display in Room 12 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG D23441

Ignatius Sancho, by Francesco Bartolozzi, published by  John Bowyer Nichols, after  Thomas Gainsborough - NPG D3581

Ignatius Sancho

by Francesco Bartolozzi, published by John Bowyer Nichols, after Thomas Gainsborough
stipple engraving, published 1781 (1768)
NPG D3581

'Carlo Khan's triumphal entry into Leadenhall Street', by James Sayers, published by  Thomas Cornell - NPG D16765

'Carlo Khan's triumphal entry into Leadenhall Street'

by James Sayers, published by Thomas Cornell
etching, published 5 December 1783
NPG D16765

Fatafehi Paulaho (Poulaho), by John Hall, after  John Webber - NPG D48331

Fatafehi Paulaho (Poulaho)

by John Hall, after John Webber
engraving, published 1785
NPG D48331

Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea), by James Peachey (Peachy, Pitchy), after  Gilbert Stuart - NPG D23311

Joseph Brant (Thayendanegea)

by James Peachey (Peachy, Pitchy), after Gilbert Stuart
stipple, 1786
NPG D23311

'The friendly agent' (Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz; King George III; Warren Hastings; John Scott-Waring), by James Gillray, published by  Samuel William Fores - NPG D12364

'The friendly agent' (Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz; King George III; Warren Hastings; John Scott-Waring)

by James Gillray, published by Samuel William Fores
hand-coloured etching, published 9 June 1787
NPG D12364

'Amsterdam in a dam'd predicament, - or - the last scene of the Republican pantomime', by James Gillray, published by  Samuel William Fores - NPG D12995

'Amsterdam in a dam'd predicament, - or - the last scene of the Republican pantomime'

by James Gillray, published by Samuel William Fores
hand-coloured etching, published 1 November 1787
NPG D12995

Lee Boo, by Henry Kingsbury, published by  George Nicol, published for  Henry Wilson, after  Georgiana Jane Henderson (née Keate) - NPG D49366

Lee Boo

by Henry Kingsbury, published by George Nicol, published for Henry Wilson, after Georgiana Jane Henderson (née Keate)
stipple engraving, published 1 May 1788
NPG D49366

King William IV and an unknown woman ('Wouski'), by James Gillray, published by  Hannah Humphrey - NPG D12290

King William IV and an unknown woman ('Wouski')

by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 23 January 1788
NPG D12290

Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe ('Black-Dick turn'd taylor'), by James Gillray, published by  George Humphrey - NPG D12371

Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe ('Black-Dick turn'd taylor')

by James Gillray, published by George Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 4 February 1788
NPG D12371

Lee Boo, by Henry Kingsbury, published by  George Nicol, published for  Henry Wilson, after  Georgiana Jane Henderson (née Keate) - NPG D14235

Lee Boo

by Henry Kingsbury, published by George Nicol, published for Henry Wilson, after Georgiana Jane Henderson (née Keate)
stipple engraving, published 1 May 1788
NPG D14235

Olaudah Equiano ('Gustavus Vassa'), by Daniel Orme, published by  Olaudah Equiano ('Gustavus Vassa'), after  W. Denton - NPG D8546

Olaudah Equiano ('Gustavus Vassa')

by Daniel Orme, published by Olaudah Equiano ('Gustavus Vassa'), after W. Denton
stipple engraving, published 1 March 1789
On display in Room 12 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG D8546

'Barbarities in the West Indias [Indies]', by James Gillray, published by  Hannah Humphrey - NPG D12417

'Barbarities in the West Indias [Indies]'

by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 23 April 1791
NPG D12417

'The coming-on of the monsoons; - or - the retreat from Seringapatam', by James Gillray, published by  Hannah Humphrey - NPG D13008

'The coming-on of the monsoons; - or - the retreat from Seringapatam'

by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 6 December 1791
NPG D13008

'The reception of the diplomatique and his suite, at the Court of Pekin', by James Gillray, published by  Hannah Humphrey - NPG D12463

'The reception of the diplomatique and his suite, at the Court of Pekin'

by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 14 September 1792
NPG D12463