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Richard Bentley

2 of 3 portraits of Richard Bentley

Richard Bentley, by James Heath, after John Giles Eccardt, published 1798 - NPG - © National Portrait Gallery, London

© National Portrait Gallery, London

Richard Bentley

by James Heath, after John Giles Eccardt
line engraving, published 1798
7 1/2 in. x 5 3/8 in. (192 mm x 147 mm) plate size; 11 7/8 in. x 9 1/2 in. (302 mm x 242 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by (Frederick) Leverton Harris, 1927
Reference Collection
NPG D14436


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Sitterback to top

  • Richard Bentley (1708-1782), Writer and artist; son of Richard Bentley. Sitter in 3 portraits.

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  • John Giles Eccardt (active 1740-died 1779), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 20 portraits.
  • James Heath (1757-1834), Engraver. Artist associated with 78 portraits, Sitter associated with 8 portraits.

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  • NPG D42725: Richard Bentley (impression from same plate as)

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