Richard Tompson
(died 1693), Publisher, printseller, auctioneer and dealerSitter in 2 portraits
Artist associated with 116 portraits
With Alexander Browne, Richard Tompson played a pivotal role in the development of the English mezzotint. They were the first publishers to issue large runs of mezzotints of distinct quality and format and in an organised manner. Tompson himself was not a printmaker, and his plates were made by engravers including Jan Van Somer, Jan Van der Vaart and Robert Williams. In 1669 Tompson co-published with Browne the latter's Ars pictorial, a treatise on art combining art theory and practical instructions. From 1674, the two men were also partners in what was probably the first art auctioneering business in London.
by Arnold de Jode, published by Richard Tompson, after Sir Peter Lely
line engraving, circa 1666
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by Arnold de Jode, published by Richard Tompson, after Sir Peter Lely
line engraving, circa 1666
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published by Richard Tompson, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, late 17th century
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by Jan van der Vaart, after Sir Peter Lely, published by Richard Tompson
mezzotint, late 17th century
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Dorothy Ashley-Cooper (née Manners), Countess of Shaftesbury
published by Richard Tompson, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, late 17th century
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after Sir Peter Lely, published by Richard Tompson
mezzotint, late 17th century
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after Sir Peter Lely, published by Richard Tompson
mezzotint, late 17th century
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Essex Finch (née Rich), Countess of Nottingham
by Jan van der Vaart, after Sir Peter Lely, published by Richard Tompson
mezzotint, late 17th century
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Jane Myddelton (née Needham) ('Madame Middleton')
by Richard Tompson, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint printed in brown, late 17th century
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Jane Myddelton (née Needham) ('Madame Middleton')
by Richard Tompson, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, late 17th century
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published by Richard Tompson, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, 1678-1679
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Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 2nd Earl of Shaftesbury
published by Richard Tompson, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, 1678-1679
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John Maitland, Duke of Lauderdale; Elizabeth Murray, Duchess of Lauderdale and Countess of Dysart
by Robert Williams, published by Richard Tompson, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, 1678-1679
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John Maitland, Duke of Lauderdale; Elizabeth Murray, Duchess of Lauderdale and Countess of Dysart
by Robert Williams, published by Richard Tompson, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, 1678-1679
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published by Richard Tompson, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, 1678-1679
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published by Richard Tompson, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, 1678-1679
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by Sir Peter Lely, after Richard Tompson
mezzotint, 1678-1679
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after Sir Peter Lely, published by Richard Tompson
mezzotint, 1678-1679
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after Sir Ralph Cole, published by Richard Tompson
mezzotint, 1678-1679
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Elizabeth Grey (née Harvey), Countess of Stamford
published by Richard Tompson, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, 1678-1679
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