Sir Richard Steele

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Sir Richard Steele, by and sold by John Smith, after Jonathan Richardson, 1713 (1712) - NPG - © National Portrait Gallery, London

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Sir Richard Steele

by and sold by John Smith, after Jonathan Richardson
mezzotint, 1713 (1712)
13 5/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (345 mm x 250 mm) plate size; 13 7/8 in. x 10 1/8 in. (354 mm x 258 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1944
Reference Collection
NPG D11510


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

Artistsback to top

  • Jonathan Richardson (1665-1745), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 120 portraits, Sitter associated with 8 portraits.
  • John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist associated with 1178 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.

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  • NPG 160: Sir Richard Steele (after)
  • NPG D4477: Sir Richard Steele (impression from same plate as)
  • NPG D6841: Sir Richard Steele (impression from same plate as)
  • NPG D20120: Sir Richard Steele (impression from same plate as)
  • NPG D27589: Sir Richard Steele (impression from same plate as)
  • NPG D42159: Sir Richard Steele ()

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