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'Frontispiece for the 2nd edition of Dr Johnson's letters' (Hester Lynch Piozzi (née Salusbury; Mrs Thrale); Samuel Johnson)

11 of 14 portraits of Hester Lynch Piozzi (née Salusbury; Mrs Thrale)

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by James Sayers, published by Thomas Cornell
etching, published 7 April 1788
9 3/4 in. x 7 in. (248 mm x 178 mm) plate size; 11 3/4 in. x 8 5/8 in. (297 mm x 219 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by (Frederick) Leverton Harris, 1927
Reference Collection
NPG D15034

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Sittersback to top

Samuel Johnson (1709-1784), Poet, critic and lexicographer. Sitter associated with 50 portraits.
Hester Lynch Piozzi (née Salusbury; Mrs Thrale) (1741-1821), Writer and friend of Dr Johnson. Sitter in 14 portraits.

Artistsback to top

Thomas Cornell (active 1780-1792). Artist associated with 59 portraits.
James Sayers (1748-1823), Artist. Artist associated with 188 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.

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NPG D9898: 'Frontispiece for the 2nd edition of Dr Johnson's letters' (Hester Lynch Piozzi (née Salusbury; Mrs Thrale); Samuel Johnson) (impression from same plate as)