Earl Grey
Sir Thomas Lawrence (after) 1769 - 1830
Summary
Portrait of Right Honourable Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey (1764-1845) who entered parliament as member for Northumberland, 1786; opposed Pitt; took an active interest in political life and held several offices; Prime Minister 1830-1834; introduced and finally carried the Reform Act in 1832 and the Slavery Abolition Bill in 1833. A period of rapid social and political change followed. Earl Grey tea is named after him. See 1920.160 for a portrait of his wife, Lady Mary Elizabeth Grey, and their two daughters. Proof before published line. Published by Martin Colnaghi.
Object Name
Earl Grey
Creators Name
Date Created
1830
accession number
1920.175
Collection Group
Place of creation
Europe
Support
paper
Medium
Mezzotint
Credit
Dr David Lloyd Roberts bequest, 1920
