Sir John Vanbrugh
5 of 11 portraits of Sir John Vanbrugh
Sir John Vanbrugh
by John Simon, published by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, circa 1715
13 7/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (352 mm x 251 mm) plate size; 14 3/8 in. x 10 1/2 in. (365 mm x 266 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1944
Reference Collection
NPG D11513
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Sitterback to top
- Sir John Vanbrugh (1664-1726), Architect and dramatist. Sitter associated with 11 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
- NPG 3231: Sir John Vanbrugh (after)
- NPG D20308: Sir John Vanbrugh (impression from same plate as)
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- Treason, Plots and Murder
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