Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount Palmerston (1784-1865) Prime Minister

Location

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.

People

Henry John, 3rd Viscount Palmerston Temple (1784 - 1865)

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

Artist

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