Probably Leigh Hunt, formerly called Percy Bysshe Shelley
1 portrait by William Edward West
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Probably Leigh Hunt, formerly called Percy Bysshe Shelley
by Ellen Maurice ('Nellie') Heath, after William Edward West
oil on board
11 3/4 in. x 8 1/2 in. (300 mm x 217 mm)
Given by Richard Garnett, 1905
Reference Collection
NPG D42249
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- James Henry Leigh Hunt (1784-1859), Poet, essayist and critic. Sitter associated with 11 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Ellen Maurice ('Nellie') Heath (1872-1962), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait, Sitter in 2 portraits.
- William Edward West (active circa 1820). Artist or producer associated with 5 portraits.
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