Sir Richard Steele

1 portrait

Sir Richard Steele, by John Simon, sold by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt, 1712-1713 (1711) - NPG - © National Portrait Gallery, London

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Sir Richard Steele

by John Simon, sold by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1712-1713 (1711)
14 in. x 10 1/8 in. (355 mm x 256 mm) paper size
acquired Unknown source, 1960
Reference Collection
NPG D4297


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Sitterback to top

  • Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729), Dramatist and essayist. Sitter associated with 33 portraits.

Artistsback to top

  • Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt (1646-1723), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 1666 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
  • John Simon (1675-1751), Mezzotint engraver. Artist associated with 213 portraits.
  • John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist associated with 1178 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.

Related worksback to top

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  • NPG 3227: Sir Richard Steele (after)
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