Edward Bickersteth
1 portrait by Alexander Mosses
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Edward Bickersteth
by Samuel William Reynolds, after Alexander Mosses
mezzotint, published 1826
14 1/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (358 mm x 252 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D704
Sitterback to top
- Edward Bickersteth (1786-1850), Church of England clergyman and evangelical leader. Sitter in 4 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Alexander Mosses (1793-1837), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 9 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 D1300: Edward Bickersteth (from same plate)
- NPG D31753: Edward Bickersteth (from same plate)
- NPG D31754: Edward Bickersteth (from same plate)
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