Sir Richard Steele
19 of 33 portraits of Sir Richard Steele
Sir Richard Steele
by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
line engraving, published 1748
14 in. x 8 5/8 in. (355 mm x 220 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford, 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D27587
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Sitterback to top
- Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729), Dramatist and essayist. Sitter associated with 33 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780), Engraver. Artist associated with 372 portraits.
- John & Paul Knapton (active 1735-1789), Booksellers and publishers. Artist associated with 227 portraits.
- Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt (1646-1723), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 1666 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D20043: Sir Richard Steele (impression from same plate as)
- NPG D42160: Sir Richard Steele (impression from same plate as)
Exhibitions and displays
- Treason, Plots and Murder
From 26 May - The Art of Drawing: Portraits from the Collection, 1670-1780
Until 19 May



