Matthew Skeggs in the Character of Signor Bumbasto

1 portrait by Thomas King

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Matthew Skeggs in the Character of Signor Bumbasto

by Richard Houston, sold by Michael Jackson, sold by Matthew Skeggs, after Thomas King
mezzotint
14 in. x 10 in. (356 mm x 253 mm) plate size; 15 in. x 10 7/8 in. (382 mm x 276 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D4244

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  • Matthew Skeggs (died 1773), Actor. Sitter in 4 portraits, Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.

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  • Richard Houston (1721 or 1722-1775), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 193 portraits.
  • Michael Jackson (active 18th century), Mezzotint engraver and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits.
  • Thomas King (died circa 1796), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 7 portraits.
  • Matthew Skeggs (died 1773), Actor. Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.

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  • NPG D4246: Matthew Skeggs in the Character of Signor Bumbasto (from same plate)
  • NPG D4245: Matthew Skeggs in the Character of Signor Bumbasto (from same plate)
  • NPG L269.B5.31: Matthew Skeggs in the Character of Signor Bumbasto (from same plate)

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