This study of the South Shields MP Robert Ingham was produced for a large group portrait, ‘The Meeting of the First Reform Parliament’ of 1832, which is now in the National Portrait Gallery in London. Ingham was Liberal MP for South Shields from 1832 to 1841, and again from 1852 to 1868. He was involved in religious and philanthropic activities in the town.

The artist, Sir George Hayter, specialised in portrait painting, especially large group portraits. Queen Victoria appointed him as Principal Painter in Ordinary, to produce portrait and history works, and also awarded him a knighthood in 1841. Here he shows Ingham as a striking and imposing character.

Object description
Type: Easel painting
Location: South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, Tyne & Wear
Material: Oil on panel
Artist: George Hayter (1792-1871)
Date: circa 1838

Image Details
Date: 9 September 2023
Camera body: iPhone Xs
Lens: Wide Camera 26mm ƒ/1.8
Focal Length: 26mm
Aperture: ƒ/1.8
Shutter Speed: 1/25s
ISO: 540
Licensing: Image of a North East Museums asset. This image cannot be licensed.