James Boswell
10 of 16 portraits of James Boswell
James Boswell
by William Daniell, after George Dance
soft-ground etching, published 10 April 1802 (28 April 1793)
10 5/8 in. x 7 3/4 in. (271 mm x 198 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D31998
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Sitterback to top
- James Boswell (1740-1795), Biographer of Dr Johnson. Sitter associated with 16 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- George Dance (1741-1825), Architect and portrait draughtsman. Artist associated with 322 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
- William Daniell (1769-1837), Landscape painter and engraver. Artist associated with 288 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG 1139: James Boswell (after)
- NPG D12117: James Boswell (impression from same plate as)



