Lord Richard Cavendish (1812–1873), as a boy
Sir George Hayter RA (London 1792 – London 1871)
Category
Art / Oil paintings
Date
1825 (inscribed)
Materials
Oil on canvas
Measurements
600 x 485 mm
Place of origin
England
Order this imageCollection
Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
NT 1129242
Caption
Lord Richard Cavendish was the son of William Cavendish (1783-1812) and Louisa O’Callaghan, daughter of Lord Lismore. He was the younger brother of William Cavendish, 7th Duke of Devonshire (1808-1891), and was granted the rank of a Duke’s younger son in 1858.
Summary
Oil painting on canvas, Lord Richard Cavendish (1812–1873) as a Boy (after Lawrence) by Sir George Hayter RA (London 1792 – London 1871), inscribed: George Hayter 1825. A half-length portrait, turned to the left, head facing, wearing dark coat and white frilly collar.
Provenance
In Lady Louisa Cavendish 1860 catalogue of Hardwick Hall; thence by inheritance until, following the death of Edward William Spencer Cavendish, 10th Duke of Devonshire (1895 - 1950), Hardwick Hall and its contents were accepted by HM Treasury in part payment of death duties and transferred to the National Trust, in 1959
Credit line
Hardwick Hall, The Devonshire Collection (National Trust)
Makers and roles
Sir George Hayter RA (London 1792 – London 1871), artist