Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865) Prime Minister
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About the work
- Location
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Country: UK
City: London
Place: Downing Street
Ceramic portrait figurines of popular individuals were produced in large quantities throughout the second half of the 19th century, mainly in the potteries of Staffordshire. This example, by an unknown artist, depicts Henry Temple, third Viscount Palmerston, who served as British Prime Minister from 1855 to 1858, and again from 1859 to 1865.
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Explore
- Places
- Subjects
- quill, paper (as Subject), male portrait, man, 19th century costume, frock coat, trousers, riband, Viscount, Leader of the Liberal Party, Prime Minister
- Materials & Techniques
- ceramic, statuette, ceramic statuette
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Details
- Artist
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British 19th century unknown
- Title
- Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865) Prime Minister
- Date
- Medium
- Ceramic statuette
- Acquisition
- Origin uncertain
- GAC number
- 17064