Thomas Radcliffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Thomas Radcliffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex
by Henry Meyer, published by Lackington, Allen & Co, and published by Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown, after William Haines, after Unknown artist
stipple engraving, early 19th century
14 5/8 in. x 10 3/8 in. (371 mm x 265 mm) plate size; 18 1/2 in. x 13 1/2 in. (471 mm x 342 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D40919
Sitterback to top
- Thomas Radcliffe, 3rd Earl of Sussex (1526?-1583), Soldier and courtier. Sitter associated with 8 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- William Haines (1778-1848), Engraver and painter. Artist or producer associated with 19 portraits.
- Lackington, Allen & Co (active 1815-1817), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 48 portraits.
- Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown (active 1815-1820), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 98 portraits.
- Henry Meyer (1782?-1847), Portrait painter and engraver. Artist or producer associated with 283 portraits.
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6578 portraits.
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