Francis Russell, Marquess of Tavistock
Sir Joshua Reynolds (after) 1723 - 1792
Summary
Francis Russell, Marquis of Tavistock (1739-1767), was the eldest son of John Russell, the 4th Duke of Bedford, and Gertrude Leveson-Gower. He was a British politician. He married Lady Elizabeth Keppel in 1764 - see her portrait 1920.350. Francis died only a few years later in 1767 after accidentally falling from his horse while hunting. This print is a proof in the first state. Published in 1767.
Object Name
Francis Russell, Marquess of Tavistock
Creators Name
Date Created
1765-1766
accession number
1920.430
Collection Group
Place of creation
Europe
Support
paper
Medium
Mezzotint
On Display
Credit
Dr David Lloyd Roberts bequest, 1920
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