Portrait of George Stephenson: expressive and realistic

(1782 London - 1875 ibid.) attributed to; Portrait of an old gentleman of distinguished appearance, beautifully painted, expressive, characterizing, realistic portrait of a gentleman seated in an armchair. Likely depicting the famous English engineer and principal founder of the railway system, George Stephenson (1781-1848), whom Pickersgill also portrayed around 1845. Pickersgill is one of the most significant portraitists of his time, and the most prominent personalities sat before him as models. The National Portrait Gallery in London holds 16 original paintings by the artist in its collection. Oil on canvas; 104.5 cm x 87 cm. Framed. Attributed to Henry William Pickersgill (1782-1875). Oil on canvas.