William Shakespeare

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William Shakespeare

by William Ward, printed by Lahee & Co, published by John Britton, after Thomas Phillips, after George Bullock, after Gerard Johnson
mezzotint, published 23 April 1816 (circa 1620)
9 in. x 6 1/8 in. (230 mm x 155 mm) plate size; 15 3/8 in. x 10 7/8 in. (390 mm x 275 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D41658

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William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Dramatist and poet. Sitter associated with 92 portraits.

Artistsback to top

John Britton (1771-1857), Antiquary and topographer. Artist associated with 6 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
George Bullock (1782 or 1783-1818), Sculptor and cabinet-maker. Artist associated with 5 portraits.
Gerard Johnson (active 1616-1623), Sculptor. Artist associated with 12 portraits.
Lahee & Co (active 1810-1852), Printers. Artist associated with 16 portraits.
Thomas Phillips (1770-1845), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 215 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
William Ward (1766-1826), Engraver and father of William James Ward. Artist associated with 167 portraits.

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NPG D41657: William Shakespeare (impression from same plate as)
NPG D41659: William Shakespeare (based on same portrait)
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