Lot Essay
The sitter was the second son of William, 1st Earl of Lonsdale, and the father of Henry, 3rd Earl of Lonsdale: he served as M.P for Westmorland and was Colonel of the Cumberland Militia.
Lawrence's prototype (private collection) was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1818, no. 514.
Lawrence's prototype (private collection) was exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1818, no. 514.