16 OF 92 
William Shakespeare
16 of 92 portraits of William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
by and sold by George Vertue
line engraving, 1719
14 1/4 in. x 9 5/8 in. (363 mm x 244 mm) plate size; 15 in. x 11 3/8 in. (382 mm x 290 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D11109
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Sitterback to top
- William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Dramatist and poet. Sitter associated with 92 portraits.
Artistback to top
- George Vertue (1683-1756), Engraver and antiquary. Artist associated with 842 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D25489: William Shakespeare (impression from same plate as)
- NPG D25488: William Shakespeare (impression from same plate as)
- NPG D41637: William Shakespeare (impression from same plate as)
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