Edward Smith Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby
63 of 64 portraits of Edward Smith Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Edward Smith Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby
probably by William Derby, after Thomas Gainsborough
pencil, circa 1835-1842 (in or after 1785)
12 1/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (308 mm x 252 mm)
Purchased, 1893
Reference Collection
NPG D23123
Sitterback to top
- Edward Smith Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby (1752-1834), Sportsman and patron of horse-racing. Sitter associated with 65 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- William Derby (1786-1847), Watercolour and miniature painter. Artist or producer associated with 133 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788), Portrait and landscape painter. Artist or producer associated with 268 portraits, Sitter in 8 portraits.
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