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Ludovic Stuart, 1st Duke of Richmond and 2nd Duke of Lennox

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Ludovic Stuart, 1st Duke of Richmond and 2nd Duke of Lennox

by William Holl Sr, published by Harding, Triphook & Lepard, after William Derby, after Paul van Somer
stipple engraving, published 1 December 1824
14 7/8 in. x 10 1/2 in. (377 mm x 267 mm) plate size; 17 1/2 in. x 11 3/8 in. (444 mm x 290 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D39733

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  • William Derby (1786-1847), Watercolour and miniature painter. Artist associated with 133 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
  • Harding, Triphook & Lepard (active 1824-1825), Publishers. Artist associated with 24 portraits.
  • William Holl Sr (1771-1838), Engraver. Artist associated with 127 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
  • Paul van Somer (circa 1576-1621), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 35 portraits.

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  • NPG D39732: Ludovic Stuart, 1st Duke of Richmond and 2nd Duke of Lennox (from same plate)

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