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Henry Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux

by James Lonsdale
chalk, circa 1821
20 1/2 in. x 16 1/2 in. (521 mm x 419 mm)
Purchased, 1975
Primary Collection
NPG 5038

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  • James Lonsdale (1777-1839), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 107 portraits, Sitter in 5 portraits.

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