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.
Anne Cecil (née Cavendish), Countess of Exeter
by Richard Tompson, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, 1678-1679
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Elizabeth Grey (née Harvey), Countess of Stamford
by Richard Tompson, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, 1678-1679
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Susan (née Armine), Lady Belasyse
after Sir Peter Lely, published by Richard Tompson
mezzotint, 1678-1679
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Anne (née Fielding), Lady Morland
after Sir Peter Lely, published by Richard Tompson
mezzotint, 1678-1679
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Dorothy Grahme (Graham, née Howard)
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
NPG D30606
published by Richard Tompson, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, 1678-1679 (circa 1678)
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Dorothy Grahme (Graham, née Howard)
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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John Cecil, 5th Earl of Exeter
published by Richard Tompson, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, 1678-1679
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published by Richard Tompson, after William Wolfgang Claret
mezzotint, 1678-1680
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by Jan van der Vaart, 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
NPG D37193
published by Richard Tompson, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, 1678-1679
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Anna Scott, Duchess of Monmouth and Duchess of Buccleuch
by Jan van der Vaart, published by Richard Tompson, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1678-1679
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Barbara Palmer (née Villiers), Duchess of Cleveland
published by Richard Tompson, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, 1678-1679
NPG D1471
published by Richard Tompson, after Jacob Huysmans
mezzotint, 1678-1679
NPG D1651
published by Richard Tompson, after Jacob Huysmans
mezzotint, 1678-1679
NPG D1652
published by Richard Tompson, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, 1678-1679 (circa 1674)
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