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James Boswell

11 of 16 portraits of James Boswell

James Boswell

by William Daniell, after George Dance
soft-ground etching, published 10 April 1802 (28 April 1793)
10 5/8 in. x 7 7/8 in. (270 mm x 200 mm) plate size; 18 7/8 in. x 12 1/2 in. (480 mm x 318 mm) paper size
acquired Unknown source, 1864
Reference Collection
NPG D12117

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James Boswell (1740-1795), Biographer of Dr Johnson. Sitter associated with 16 portraits.

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George Dance (1741-1825), Architect and portrait draughtsman. Artist associated with 322 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
William Daniell (1769-1837), Landscape painter and engraver. Artist associated with 288 portraits.