Caption:
Daniel Lambert (1770-1809). English keeper of Leicester gaol. He was forced to retire from his role due to his weight. He became a celebrity in London, exhibiting himself as a natural curiosity at 53 Piccadilly for a fee of a shilling. Portrait attributed to Benajmin Marshall (1767-1835). Oil on panel, early 19th century after portrait of 1806. National Portrait Gallery. London, England, United Kingdom.