2 OF 7

John Joshua Kirby

2 of 7 portraits of Joshua Kirby

John Joshua Kirby

by John Dixon, sold by Ryland and Bryer, after Thomas Gainsborough
mezzotint, (circa 1764)
13 7/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (353 mm x 252 mm) plate size; 14 5/8 in. x 10 3/4 in. (371 mm x 273 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D3434

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Joshua Kirby (1716-1774), Artist and student of linear perspective; friend of Thomas Gainsborough. Sitter associated with 7 portraits.

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John Dixon (circa 1740-1811), Engraver. Artist associated with 47 portraits.
Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788), Portrait and landscape painter. Artist associated with 262 portraits, Sitter in 8 portraits.
Ryland and Bryer (active 1765-1772), Engravers and printsellers. Artist associated with 30 portraits.