William Stukeley
(1687-1765), Antiquary and physicianEarly Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 8 portraits
Artist associated with 2 portraits
William Stukeley practised as anatomist, clergyman and physician but above all as an antiquary. A founding member and secretary of the Society of Antiquaries, he is recognised for his investigations into Stonehenge and Avebury.
by Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
pencil, ink and wash, 4 February 1721
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by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1721 (1721)
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by and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1721 (1720)
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by and published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1721 (1721)
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after Unknown artist
etching, mid 18th century
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by P. Rothwell, published by William Richardson
line engraving, published 1812
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by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1721 (1721)
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by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1721 (1721)
NPG D6890
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