Unknown woman, formerly known as George Eliot
2 of 11 portraits by Sir Frederic William Burton
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Unknown woman, formerly known as George Eliot
by Sir Frederic William Burton
pencil
21 3/8 in. x 17 3/4 in. (543 mm x 451 mm)
Given by Lady Gosse and family, 1928
Primary Collection
NPG 2210
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- George Eliot (Mary Ann Cross (née Evans)) (1819-1880), Novelist. Sitter associated with 12 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Sir Frederic William Burton (1816-1900), Watercolour painter and Director of the National Gallery. Artist or producer associated with 11 portraits, Sitter in 6 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 699
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