Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke, 2nd Bt
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke, 2nd Bt
by George Frederic Watts
oil on canvas, 1873
24 1/2 in. x 20 1/2 in. (622 mm x 521 mm)
Given by the executors of the sitter's estate, 1919
Primary Collection
NPG 1827
On display at The Watts Gallery, Compton
Sitterback to top
- Sir Charles Wentworth Dilke, 2nd Bt (1843-1911), Politician and writer; MP for Forest of Dean and Chelsea. Sitter in 32 portraits.
Artistback to top
- George Frederic Watts (1817-1904), Painter and sculptor; Trustee of the National Portrait Gallery. Artist or producer associated with 93 portraits, Sitter in 43 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 179
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On display at The Watts Gallery, Compton