Francis Russell, Marquess of Tavistock

Sir Joshua Reynolds (after), 1723 - 1792



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

Date Created

1765-1766

accession number

1920.430

Place of creation

Europe

Support

paper

Medium

Mezzotint

Credit

Dr David Lloyd Roberts bequest, 1920


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