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Karl Friedrich Abel

4 of 5 portraits of Karl Friedrich Abel

Karl Friedrich Abel

by William Nelson Gardiner, published by Edward Harding, after James Nixon
etching, published July 1787 (1787)
7 1/2 in. x 5 3/8 in. (190 mm x 136 mm) paper size
acquired Unknown source
Reference Collection
NPG D966

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Karl Friedrich Abel (1723-1787), Composer and concert impresario. Sitter in 5 portraits.

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William Nelson Gardiner (1766-1814), Engraver and bookseller. Artist associated with 51 portraits.
Edward Harding (1755-1840), Engraver, publisher and librarian to Queen Charlotte. Artist associated with 183 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
James Nixon (circa 1741-1812), Miniature painter. Artist associated with 8 portraits.