Sir Richard Steele
1 portrait
Sir Richard Steele
by John Faber Jr, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1733 (1711)
14 in. x 10 1/8 in. (355 mm x 256 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D42158
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Sitterback to top
- Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729), Dramatist and essayist. Sitter associated with 33 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- John Faber Jr (circa 1695-1756), Engraver and portrait and miniature painter. Artist associated with 814 portraits.
- Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt (1646-1723), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 1666 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG 3227: Sir Richard Steele (after)
- NPG D4298: Sir Richard Steele (impression from same plate as)
- NPG D20317: Sir Richard Steele (impression from same plate as)
- NPG D14963: 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


