Capability Brown
4 of 4 portraits of Capability Brown
Capability Brown
by John Keyse Sherwin, after Nathaniel Dance (later Sir Nathaniel Holland, Bt)
line and stipple engraving, 1770-1790 (circa 1769)
14 in. x 10 1/2 in. (357 mm x 266 mm) plate size; 14 5/8 in. x 11 in. (370 mm x 279 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Herbert Henry Raphael, 1st Bt, 1916
Reference Collection
NPG D20332
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Sitterback to top
- Lancelot ('Capability') Brown (1716-1783), Landscape gardener. Sitter in 4 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Nathaniel Dance (later Sir Nathaniel Holland, Bt) (1735-1811), Painter. Artist associated with 62 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
- John Keyse Sherwin (1751-1790), Draughtsman and engraver. Artist associated with 50 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG 1490: Capability Brown (after)
- NPG 6049: Capability Brown (after)
- NPG D16434: Capability Brown (impression from same plate as)


