Matthew Skeggs in the Character of Signor Bumbasto
1 portrait by Thomas King
Matthew Skeggs in the Character of Signor Bumbasto
by Richard Houston, after Thomas King
mezzotint
14 in. x 10 in. (357 mm x 253 mm) plate size; 14 5/8 in. x 10 3/8 in. (370 mm x 263 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D4245
Sitterback to top
- Matthew Skeggs (died 1773), Actor. Sitter in 4 portraits, Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Richard Houston (1721 or 1722-1775), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 193 portraits.
- Thomas King (died circa 1796), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 7 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D4244: Matthew Skeggs in the Character of Signor Bumbasto (from same plate)
- NPG D4246: Matthew Skeggs in the Character of Signor Bumbasto (from same plate)
- NPG L269.B5.31: Matthew Skeggs in the Character of Signor Bumbasto (from same plate)
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