George Granville Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland

George Granville Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland, by Charles Turner, published by William Sams, after William Owen, published 1 July 1825 - NPG D41844 - © National Portrait Gallery, London

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George Granville Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland

by Charles Turner, published by William Sams, after William Owen
mezzotint, published 1 July 1825
14 in. x 10 in. (357 mm x 254 mm) plate size; 21 in. x 15 3/8 in. (534 mm x 392 mm) paper size
acquired unknown source, 1964
Reference Collection
NPG D41844

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  • William Owen (1769-1825), Painter. Artist associated with 97 portraits.
  • William Sams (circa 1793-1842), Bookseller and publisher. Artist associated with 38 portraits.
  • Charles Turner (1773-1857), Engraver. Artist associated with 619 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.

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  • NPG D20095: George Granville Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland (from same plate)

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Beethoven's Ninth Symphony premieres in London.
John Quincy Adams is elected President of the United States.

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