Alexander van Aken
(1701-1757), Painter and engraverSitter in 3 portraits
Artist associated with 20 portraits
Drapery painter (ie, a painter of costume for other artists), who assisted Thomas Hudson after the death of his better known brother, Joseph van Aken, in 1749.
by Thomas Hudson
oil on canvas, feigned oval, engraved 1748
NPG 5299
by John Faber Jr, after Thomas Hudson
mezzotint, 1748
NPG D4535
by John Faber Sr, after Thomas Hudson
mezzotint, 1748
NPG D4536
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