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Sir Richard Steele
16 of 33 portraits of Sir Richard Steele
Sir Richard Steele
by George Vertue, after Sir James Thornhill
line engraving, 1714
8 1/2 in. x 5 1/2 in. (215 mm x 140 mm) plate size; 9 5/8 in. x 6 3/4 in. (245 mm x 170 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D18160
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Sitterback to top
- Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729), Dramatist and essayist. Sitter associated with 33 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Sir James Thornhill (1675 or 1676-1734), Decorative painter and politician; father-in-law of Hogarth. Artist associated with 23 portraits, Sitter associated with 14 portraits.
- George Vertue (1683-1756), Engraver and antiquary. Artist associated with 842 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D19017: Sir Richard Steele (impression from same plate as)
- NPG D27586: Sir Richard Steele ()
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