Henry Brougham, 1st. Baron Brougham and Vaux 1778-1868. Lord Chancellor. Oil Portrait Painting Circa.1825. Oil on paper laid onto canvas. After Sir Thomas Lawrence P.R.A. Old attribution to the reverse to Thomas Phillips R.A. 1770-1845. Some cracking and bruising to paper, minor edge losses to no real detriment. Period frame has some repair. 29 by 36.5 cms. image. 39.5 by 46.5 cms. Overall. Henry Peter Brougham was a British Statesman Lord High Chancellor who played a prominent role in passing the 1832 Reform Act and the 1833 Slavery Abolition Act.
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