Sir Henry Russell
Title Sir Henry Russell
Accession Number C1440
Museum Name Victoria Memorial Hall, Kolkata
Object Type Painting
Medium Oil on Canvas
Main Artist Copy by Mrs. Dean Gauntlett of a painting in the possession of H. E. H. the Nizam
Provenance H. E. H. The Nizam of Hyderabad
Dimensions 90.2 x 69.8 cm/ 37 1/2 x 27 1/2 inches
Brief Description

Son of the Chief Justice of Bengal of the same name, Russell entered the civil service in 1798, and two years later went to Hyderabad as Assistant Secretary. In 1811 he became Resident and held that post until 1820, when he returned to England.

Bust, Three Quarter face, with eyes looking at the spectator.