Louisa Manners (née Tollemache), 7th Countess of Dysart
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Louisa Manners (née Tollemache), 7th Countess of Dysart
by Henry Bone, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
pencil and ink drawing squared in ink for transfer, September 1821 (1779)
13 3/8 in. x 9 in. (341 mm x 230 mm)
Acquired from Sir George Scharf, 1890
Reference Collection
NPG D17529
Sitterback to top
- Louisa Manners (née Tollemache), 7th Countess of Dysart (1745-1840), Scottish peer; daughter of 4th Earl of Dysart. Sitter in 6 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Henry Bone (1755-1834), Enamel painter. Artist or producer associated with 677 portraits, Sitter in 6 portraits.
- Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), Painter and first President of the Royal Academy. Artist or producer associated with 1425 portraits, Sitter associated with 40 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D17766: Louisa Manners (née Tollemache), 7th Countess of Dysart (variant version)
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