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John Partridge

British portraitist

Died when: 83 years 5 days (996 months)
Star Sign: Scorpio

 

John Partridge

John Partridge (20 November 1789 – 25 November 1872) was a British artist and portrait painter.Named 'portrait painter-extraordinary' to Queen Victoria, his pictures depict many of the notable figures of his time.

Born in Glasgow, he was the second son of twelve children of Samuel Partridge.His brother Richard Partridge became the President of the Royal College of Surgeons; his nephew Sir John Bernard Partridge was an illustrator and actor.


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