John Palmer
(1742 or 1743 or 1744-1798), ActorMid-Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 8 portraits
Actor; particularly noted for his comedy roles in the London theatre.
John Palmer as Count Almaviva in 'The Spanish Barber'
by Henry Walton
oil on canvas, 1779
NPG 2086
by Unknown artist
watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, circa 1785-1790
NPG 6167
John Palmer; Priscilla Kemble (née Hopkins) (as Bajazet and Selima in Collier's 'Selima and Azor')
by Walker, after John James Barralet
line engraving, published 1776
NPG D8670
by James Caldwall (Caldwell), by S. Smith, after and published by George Carter
line engraving, published 20 January 1783
NPG D18114
by John Russell
photographic print, (circa 1786)
NPG D39512
by James Gillray, published by Samuel William Fores
hand-coloured etching, published 30 June 1787
NPG D12366
by William Ridley, published by Thomas Bellamy
stipple engraving, published 31 August 1798
NPG D15502
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