William Howley (1766–1848), Archbishop of Canterbury

Archbishop Howley appears in a second portrait by Shee from 1828, also at Lambeth Palace, suggesting that the Archbishop sat for Shee on multiple occasions or that Shee produced replicas for different rooms of the Palace. Duplicate portraits of archbishops were common, as they were needed for both the London and Canterbury residences. Howley"s long tenure as Primate of All England—twenty years—generated considerable demand for his official image.

This version follows the same general scheme as the other Howley portrait, with ecclesiastical vestments and formal presentation. Subtle differences between versions may include variations in pose, scale, or background treatment. Shee"s technique across both versions maintains consistent quality, with the professional reliability that made him the preferred portraitist of the Church of England hierarchy.