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William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire

5 of 7 portraits of William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire

William Cavendish, 5th Duke of Devonshire

by John Raphael Smith, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, published 1776
15 in. x 11 in. (380 mm x 278 mm) plate size; 15 3/8 in. x 11 3/8 in. (390 mm x 289 mm) paper size
acquired Unknown source, 1964
Reference Collection
NPG D1752


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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.
  • John Raphael Smith (1752-1812), Portrait painter, engraver and pastellist. Artist associated with 183 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.