Thomas Bentley
11 of 17 portraits on display in Room 13 at the National Portrait Gallery
Thomas Bentley
after Joachim Smith
modern cast from original Wedgwood mould, white jasper on black dip, (circa 1773)
5 in. x 4 in. (127 mm x 102 mm)
Given by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons Ltd, 1922
Primary Collection
NPG 1949
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Sitterback to top
- Thomas Bentley (1730-1780), Potter; partner of Josiah Wedgwood. Sitter in 1 portrait.
Artistback to top
- Joachim Smith (circa 1737-1814), Modeller employed by Josiah Wedgwood. Artist associated with 4 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Ingamells, John, National Portrait Gallery: Mid-Georgian Portraits 1760-1790, 2004, p. 54
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 51
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On display in Room 13 at the National Portrait Gallery



