19th Century Portraits of Historical Figures

Engravings and portraits of prominent historical figures from the 19th century, showcasing traditional attire and formal poses.

Henry Grattan (1746-1820), Irish Leader of the Patriot Movement that won Legislative Independence for Ireland in 1782, Three-Quarter Length Portrait, Steel Engraving, Portrait Gallery of Eminent Men and Women of Europe and America by Evert A. Duyckinck, P
Henry Grattan (1746-1820), Irish Leader of the Patriot Movement that won Legislative Independence for Ireland in 1782, Three-Quarter Length Portrait, Steel Engraving, Portrait Gallery of Eminent Men and Women of Europe and America by Evert A. Duyckinck, P
Portrait of a Gentleman 1837 Carl Weinedel. Portrait of a Gentleman 15234Thomas Gainsborough RA, 1727-1788, British, The Rev. Humphry Gainsborough, between 1770 and 1774. Oil on canvas.According to Joseph Boze. "Camille Desmoulins (1760-1794), French politician". Oil on canvas. Paris, Carnavalet museum. 27108-10 Politician, publicist, portrait, French revolution, oil on canvasGovernor Bourke. April 28, 1953.James Scarlett, 1st Baron Abinger (1769-1844) on engraving from 1837. English judge. Engraved by J.Brown after a painting by M.A.Shee and published by G.Virtue.George Birkbeck. Stipple engraving by T. Woolnoth after T. C. Wageman.After differences with Thomas Jefferson in 1805, Randolph of Roanoke, became the leader of the 'Old Republicans, a radical wing of the of the Democratic-Republican Party, which wanted to restrict the influence of the federal government. He is still admired by some modern conservatives  (BSLOC_2019_6_158)Meno Haas (1752-1833); Jens Juel (1745-1802), Michael Rosing, 1803Portrait of Lord Byron, British poet (1788-1824) -   Thomas Phillips, circa 1813