Henry Aldrich
2 of 6 portraits of Henry Aldrich
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Henry Aldrich
by John Smith, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, 1699
11 1/8 in. x 8 1/8 in. (285 mm x 207 mm) cut
Given by Henry Witte Martin, 1861
Reference Collection
NPG D338
Artistsback to top
- Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt (1646-1723), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 1689 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
- John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 1181 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D11585: Henry Aldrich (from same plate)
- NPG D7315: Henry Aldrich (from same plate)
- NPG D19140: Henry Aldrich (from same plate)
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