10 OF 92 
William Shakespeare
10 of 92 portraits of William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
by John Simon, after Gilbert Soest
mezzotint, early 18th century
13 5/8 in. x 9 1/2 in. (345 mm x 240 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford, 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D27948
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Sitterback to top
- William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Dramatist and poet. Sitter associated with 92 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- John Simon (1675-1751), Mezzotint engraver. Artist associated with 213 portraits.
- Gilbert Soest (circa 1605-1681), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 51 portraits, Sitter associated with 1 portrait.
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