Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, 10th Bt







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Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, 10th Bt
by Frederick Christian Lewis Sr, after Joseph Slater
stipple engraving, 1826 or after
12 in. x 8 7/8 in. (305 mm x 226 mm) plate size; 22 1/2 in. x 17 1/2 in. (571 mm x 445 mm) paper size
Given by Grillion's Club, 1903
Reference Collection
NPG D20573
Sitterback to top
- Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, 10th Bt (1787-1871), Philanthropist. Sitter in 6 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Frederick Christian Lewis Sr (1779-1856), Engraver and landscape painter. Artist associated with 192 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Joseph Slater (circa 1779-1837), Painter and draughtsman. Artist associated with 127 portraits.
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