Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland
5 of 5 portraits of Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland
Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland
by Jacobus Houbraken, published by John & Paul Knapton, possibly after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
line engraving, published 1746
13 7/8 in. x 8 3/4 in. (354 mm x 223 mm) plate size; 15 5/8 in. x 10 in. (396 mm x 255 mm) paper size
Given by Alec Tiranti Ltd, 1959
Reference Collection
NPG D40909
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Sitterback to top
- Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland (1674-1722), Statesman and bibliophile. Sitter associated with 5 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 D31409: Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland (impression from same plate as)
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