10 OF 50

Samuel Johnson

10 of 50 portraits of Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson

by James Watson, published by Robert Sayer, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, (1769)
19 1/2 in. x 14 7/8 in. (494 mm x 379 mm) paper size
acquired Unknown source
Reference Collection
NPG D36536

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Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), Poet, critic and lexicographer. Sitter associated with 50 portraits.

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Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), Painter and first President of the Royal Academy. Artist associated with 1413 portraits, Sitter associated with 38 portraits.
Robert Sayer (1724 or 1725-1794), Printseller and publisher. Artist associated with 196 portraits.
James Watson (circa 1740-1790), Engraver. Artist associated with 193 portraits.