Charles Blount, Earl of Devonshire
5 of 73 portraits by Harding & Lepard
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Charles Blount, Earl of Devonshire
by Edward Scriven, and by William Derby, published by Harding & Lepard, after Unknown artist
stipple engraving, published 1 December 1826
14 7/8 in. x 10 in. (377 mm x 255 mm) plate size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D25821
Sitterback to top
- Charles Blount, Earl of Devonshire (1563-1606), Soldier. Sitter associated with 10 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- William Derby (1786-1847), Watercolour and miniature painter. Artist or producer associated with 133 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Harding & Lepard (active 1826-1836), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 73 portraits.
- Edward Scriven (1775-1841), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 214 portraits.
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6578 portraits.
Events of 1826back to top
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