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A selection of portraits that depict writing paraphernalia or sitter's writing. See also: 'Books and libraries' (Accessory) and 'Reading' (Activity).

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Gerlach Flicke; Henry Strangwish (Strangways), by Gerlach Flicke - NPG 6353

Gerlach Flicke; Henry Strangwish (Strangways)

by Gerlach Flicke
diptych, oil on paper or vellum laid on panel, 1554
On display in Room 2 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 6353

Sir Henry Unton, by Unknown artist - NPG 710

Sir Henry Unton

by Unknown artist
oil on panel, circa 1596
On display in Room 1 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 710

John Thurloe, by Unknown artist - NPG 1033

John Thurloe

by Unknown artist
oil on canvas, perhaps 18th century, based on a work of 1650s
NPG 1033

Edward Cocker, after a print by Richard Gaywood - NPG 274

Edward Cocker

after a print by Richard Gaywood
oil on canvas, feigned oval, based on a work of 1657
NPG 274

Samuel Richardson, by Mason Chamberlin - NPG 6435

Samuel Richardson

by Mason Chamberlin
oil on copper, 1754 or before
On display in Room 3 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 6435

Samuel Johnson, by Sir Joshua Reynolds - NPG 1597

Samuel Johnson

by Sir Joshua Reynolds
oil on canvas, circa 1756
On display in Room 3 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 1597