Tissot: George, 1st Earl Macartney
Born at Lissanoure, County Antrim, Earl Macartney (1737-1806) was a diplomat and statesman. He served as governor of Madras (now known as Chennai) in India from 1781 to 1785, and led a trade mission to China in 1792. Dressed formally, as he would appear at Court, Macartney wears the Polish Order of the White Eagle, an honorary decoration.
Purchased 1947
1767
Pastel on paper on canvas
Présenté par
Ulster Museum
Collection permanente
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Tissot: George, 1st Earl Macartney
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