Selina Gally Knight (née Fitzherbert)
3 of 74 portraits by Colnaghi, Son & Co
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Selina Gally Knight (née Fitzherbert)
by Samuel William Reynolds, published by Colnaghi, Son & Co, after Henry Edridge
mezzotint, published 24 May 1826
14 in. x 10 in. (356 mm x 254 mm) plate size; 15 7/8 in. x 11 3/8 in. (403 mm x 290 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Whitin Fund, 1955
Reference Collection
NPG D34271
Sitterback to top
- Selina Gally Knight (née Fitzherbert) (died 1823), Mother of Henry Gally Knight. Sitter in 4 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Colnaghi, Son & Co (active 1826-1835), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 74 portraits.
- Henry Edridge (1769-1821), Portrait painter and landscape draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 117 portraits.
- Samuel William Reynolds (1773-1835), Mezzotint engraver and painter. Artist or producer associated with 639 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D36908: Selina Gally Knight (née Fitzherbert) (from same plate)
- NPG D37101: Selina Gally Knight (née Fitzherbert) (from same plate)
- NPG D37102: Selina Gally Knight (née Fitzherbert) (from same plate)
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