James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline
© National Portrait Gallery, London
James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline
by Thomas Goff Lupton, published by Colnaghi, Son & Co, and published by Mr Kay, after Colvin Smith
mezzotint, published 27 May 1835
17 1/8 in. x 13 in. (435 mm x 331 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Whitin Fund, 1954
Reference Collection
NPG D36032
Sitterback to top
- James Abercromby, 1st Baron Dunfermline (1776-1858), Barrister and Whig politician, Speaker of the House of Commons. Sitter in 10 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Colnaghi, Son & Co (active 1826-1835), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 74 portraits.
- Mr Kay (active 1835-1836), Publisher. Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.
- Thomas Goff Lupton (1791-1873), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 130 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Colvin Smith (1796-1875), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 15 portraits.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Pall Mall East, London; 5 Greenside, Edinburgh)
Events of 1835back to top
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