Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh, later 2nd Marquess of Londonderry, K.G, GCH, MP (1769-1822) (after Sir Thomas Lawrence PRA)
Henry Bone, RA (Truro 1755 – Somers Town, London 1834)
Category
Art / Miniatures
Date
1817
Materials
Enamel, glass, hair
Measurements
54 x 41 mm
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Mount Stewart, County Down
NT 1220842
Summary
Portrait miniature, enamel, Robert Stewart, Viscount Castlereagh, later 2nd Marquess of Londonderry, K.G, GCH, MP (1769-1822) (after Sir Thomas Lawrence PRA) by Henry Bone, RA (Truro 1755 – Somers Town, London 1834). 1817. Oval. Head and shoulders portrait of a man facing, in a dark grey coat with black velvet vollar, white waistcoat and neck linen, riband and star of the Garter. Hazel eyes, grey hair, ruddy complexion. Dark red background. Hair inside revese of frame
Provenance
Gifted to the National Trust from Lady Mairi Bury (1921-2009), 1976.
Makers and roles
Henry Bone, RA (Truro 1755 – Somers Town, London 1834), artist after Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA (Bristol 1769 – London 1830), artist