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Sir John Hawkins

(1719-1789), Writer

Mid-Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry

Sitter in 5 portraits
John Hawkins was a lawyer and music scholar, best remembered for his General History of Music (1776). A contributor to the Gentleman's Magazine, Hawkins was probably introduced to Johnson by the editor, Edward Cave (1691-1754). Although unpopular within Johnson's circle, Hawkins remained on good terms with Johnson and was one of the executors of his will. When Johnson died Hawkins was commissioned to write a short biography as a preface to Johnson's collected works. His Life of Samuel Johnson (1787) was thought by the Bluestocking writer Elizabeth Carter (1717-1806) to represent Johnson 'impartially … very decently and candidly'.

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Sir John Hawkins, by Unknown artist - NPG 5020

Sir John Hawkins

by Unknown artist
ink on paper, circa 1781
NPG 5020

Sir John Hawkins, by R. Clamp, published by E. & S. Harding, after Silvester (Sylvester) Harding, after James Roberts - NPG D13918

Sir John Hawkins

by R. Clamp, published by E. & S. Harding, after Silvester (Sylvester) Harding, after James Roberts
stipple engraving, published 1 September 1794
NPG D13918

Sir John Hawkins, by R. Clamp, published by E. & S. Harding, after Silvester (Sylvester) Harding, after James Roberts - NPG D16218

Sir John Hawkins

by R. Clamp, published by E. & S. Harding, after Silvester (Sylvester) Harding, after James Roberts
stipple engraving, published 1 September 1794
NPG D16218

Sir John Hawkins, by R. Clamp, published by E. & S. Harding, after Silvester (Sylvester) Harding, after James Roberts - NPG D16219

Sir John Hawkins

by R. Clamp, published by E. & S. Harding, after Silvester (Sylvester) Harding, after James Roberts
stipple engraving, published 1 September 1794
NPG D16219

Sir John Hawkins, after James Roberts - NPG D16220

Sir John Hawkins

after James Roberts
etching, early 19th century
NPG D16220

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