Richard Yates ('Portraits of him in the various characters in his entertainment entitled "Yates' Reminiscences"')
3 of 4 portraits by George Hunt
Richard Yates ('Portraits of him in the various characters in his entertainment entitled "Yates' Reminiscences"')
by E.F. Lambert, printed by Peter Simonau, published by George Hunt
lithograph, published May 1826
12 7/8 in. x 17 1/8 in. (327 mm x 436 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D36237
Artistsback to top
- George Hunt (active 1826), Publisher. Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits.
- E.F. Lambert (active 1790-1846), Printmaker and draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 8 portraits.
- Peter Simonau (active 1822-1827), Lithographic printer. Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D36235: Richard Yates ('Portraits of him in the various characters in his entertainment entitled "Yates' Reminiscences"') (from same stone)
- NPG D36238: Richard Yates ('Portraits of him in the various characters in his entertainment entitled "Yates' Reminiscences"') (from same stone)
- NPG D36236: Richard Yates ('Portraits of him in the various characters in his entertainment entitled "Yates' Reminiscences"') (from same stone)
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (18 Tavistock Street, Covent Garden, London)
Events of 1826back to top
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