Portrait of Edward Bulwer-Lytton
Painting by Henry William Pickersgill
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Portrait of Edward Bulwer-Lytton is an 1831 portrait painting by the British artist Henry William Pickersgill. It depicts the British author Edward Bulwer-Lytton.[1] Bulwer-Lytton had made his name during the late Regency era with his novel Pelham. He went on to be a popular writer of historical novels, regarded as a prominent rival of Charles Dickens, and a politician.[2]
Year1831
Dimensions91.4 cm × 71.5 cm (36.0 in × 28.1 in)
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| Artist | Henry William Pickersgill |
| Year | 1831 |
| Type | Oil on canvas, portrait painting |
| Dimensions | 91.4 cm × 71.5 cm (36.0 in × 28.1 in) |
| Location | National Portrait Gallery, London |
The painting was displayed at the Royal Academy Exhibition of 1831 at Somerset House. It is today in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery in London, having been acquired in 1900.[3][4]
