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Henry Capel, 2nd Baron Capel
2 of 3 portraits of Henry Capel, 2nd Baron Capel
Henry Capel, 2nd Baron Capel
by John Hoskins
watercolour on vellum, circa 1655
1 1/8 in. x 0 7/8 in. (27 mm x 23 mm) oval
Purchased, 1984
Primary Collection
NPG 5703
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Sitterback to top
- Henry Capel, 2nd Baron Capel (1638-1696), Establisher of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew; Lord-Lieutenant of Ireland. Sitter associated with 3 portraits.
Artistback to top
- John Hoskins (circa 1590-1665), Miniature painter. Artist associated with 11 portraits, Sitter associated with 1 portrait.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Rogers, Malcolm, Master Drawings from the National Portrait Gallery, 1993 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 5 August to 23 October 1994), p. 25
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 101
- Walker, Richard, Miniatures: 300 Years of the English Miniature, 1998, p. 29
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