[Born 1774. Died in London, 1849. Aged 75.]
A benefactor to his country, who amassed a fortune in business, and
expended his wealth in the formation of a gallery of pictures by British
artists. Whilst living, he proved himself the benefactor of struggling
genius. Dying, he bequeathed his works of art to the nation. His
pictures are now collected at Marlborough House, where they form “The
Vernon Gallery.”
[By W. Behnes.]