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James Boswell
3 of 16 portraits of James Boswell
James Boswell
by George Dance
pencil, crayon and wash, 1793
10 in. x 7 1/4 in. (254 mm x 184 mm)
Purchased, 1898
Primary Collection
NPG 1139
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Sitterback to top
- James Boswell (1740-1795), Biographer of Dr Johnson. Sitter associated with 16 portraits.
Artistback to top
- George Dance (1741-1825), Architect and portrait draughtsman. Artist associated with 322 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D12117: James Boswell (source portrait)
- NPG D31998: James Boswell (source portrait)
Linked publicationsback to top
- Ingamells, John, National Portrait Gallery: Mid-Georgian Portraits 1760-1790, 2004, p. 63
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 68
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