Matthew Prior

1 portrait by Francis Kyte

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Matthew Prior

by Francis Kyte, after Jonathan Richardson
mezzotint
6 1/8 in. x 4 7/8 in. (155 mm x 124 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D3975

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  • Matthew Prior (1664-1721), Poet, Ambassador to France and politician; MP for East Grinstead and Chief Secretary for Ireland. Sitter associated with 26 portraits.

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  • Francis Kyte (active 1710-died 1744), Engraver and portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 33 portraits.
  • Jonathan Richardson (1667-1745), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 126 portraits, Sitter in 8 portraits.

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