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Unknown gentleman, possibly Sir Thomas Overbury, previously known as William Shakespeare
18 of 18 portraits of Sir Thomas Overbury
Unknown gentleman, possibly Sir Thomas Overbury, previously known as William Shakespeare
published by Richard Griffin & Co, after Unknown Anglo-Netherlandish artist
line engraving, mid 19th century (circa 1610)
6 1/2 in. x 4 1/8 in. (165 mm x 105 mm) plate size; 9 3/8 in. x 5 7/8 in. (238 mm x 150 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D41653
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Sittersback to top
- Sir Thomas Overbury (1581-1613), Poet and courtier. Sitter associated with 18 portraits.
- William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Dramatist and poet. Sitter associated with 92 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Richard Griffin & Co (active 1819-1861), Booksellers, publishers and circulating library. Artist associated with 1 portrait.
- Unknown Anglo-Netherlandish artist. Artist associated with 16 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D41652: William Shakespeare (mounted onto the same sheet as)
- NPG D41651: William Shakespeare (mounted onto the same sheet as)
- NPG D41654: William Shakespeare (mounted onto the same sheet as)
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