William Grey, 9th Earl of Stamford (1850-1910)

John Ernest Breun (London 1862 – London 1921). Oil painting on canvas, William Grey, 9th Earl of Stamford (1850-1910) by John Ernest Breun (London 1862 – London 1921), signed and dated lower left: J Ernest Breun 1896. A three-quarter length portrait of a man, seated turned to the left, gazing at the spectator, wearing peer's robes, his left hand resting on an open book, his right arm on the armrest of his chair. Short brown hair, centre parting, beard and moustache. Succeeding to the title in 1890 on the death of his uncle, he was responsible for the restoration of Dunham Massey 1905-1907. Dunham Massey, Cheshire (Accredited Museum)