James Howard Harris, 3rd Earl of Malmesbury (1807-1889) politician; Foreign Secretary

Location

Country: UK
City: London
Place: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, Whitehall

Carlo Pellegrini, born in Capua, in Italy, was descended from an aristocratic family. He was just five feet two inches, with a large head and small feet. He became a popular figure of Neapolitan society, producing humorous caricatures of friends, despite apparently having no artistic training. In 1860 he joined the forces of Garibaldi and fought against the Bourbons. He then left Italy, arriving in London in 1864, where he joined the Prince of Wales’ set. His first illustration for ‘Vanity Fair’ was commissioned by T. G. Bowles in 1868 and he continued to work for Bowles under the ‘nom de crayon’ Ape. Influenced by Whistler, he unsuccessfully attempted to paint portraits. He produced 332 ‘Vanity Fair’ caricatures before his death, aged 49.

People

James Howard, 3rd Earl of Malmesbury Harris (1807 - 1889)

Places

Subjects

Materials & Techniques

Artist

Carlo ("Ape") Pellegrini (1839 - 1889)

Title

James Howard Harris, 3rd Earl of Malmesbury (1807-1889) politician; Foreign Secretary

Date

published 25 July 1874

Medium

Colour lithograph

Dimensions

height: 36.30 cm, width: 23.40 cm

Acquisition

acquired by Foreign & Commonwealth Office, London, at unknown date

Inscription

in plate, bl: Ape ; below image: Earl of Malmesbury / 1852 / 1858-1859.

Provenance

Acquired by Foreign & Commonwealth Office, London

GAC number

18365