William Shakespeare
19 of 92 portraits of William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
by Gerard Vandergucht
line engraving, probably mid 18th century
5 1/8 in. x 3 1/8 in. (130 mm x 78 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford, 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D25485
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- William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Dramatist and poet. Sitter associated with 92 portraits.
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- Gerard Vandergucht (1696 or 1697-1776), Engraver and art dealer. Artist associated with 28 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
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