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William Wyndham Grenville (1759–1834), 1st Lord Grenville
Thomas Phillips·c. 1808
Historical Context
A second portrait of William Wyndham Grenville, painted for the Examination Schools at Oxford, provides an institutional version of the likeness also held at the Hunterian Museum. The duplication reflects Grenville's multiple institutional connections—as Oxford Chancellor and former Prime Minister—each requiring its own visual record. Phillips's multiple portraits of prominent figures illustrate the portrait painter's role in institutional commemoration.
Technical Analysis
This version follows the essential characterization of the Hunterian portrait while potentially varying in format or accessories to suit the Oxford setting. Phillips maintains his characteristic consistency across multiple versions. The handling is professional, serving the Examination Schools' need for a dignified record of the university's Chancellor.







