Joseph Townsend
(1739-1816), Geologist and writerSitter in 3 portraits
by Milton, after John Opie
stipple engraving, published 1799
NPG D6969
Joseph Townsend with 'View of the Escurial by Moon Light'
by William Holl Sr, after John Opie, and by Thomas Milton, after John Townsend, published by Robert John Thornton
stipple engraving and etching, published December 1805
NPG D34350
Joseph Townsend with 'View of the Escurial by Moon Light'
by William Holl Sr, after John Opie, and by Thomas Milton, after John Townsend, published by Robert John Thornton
stipple engraving and etching, published December 1805
NPG D40067
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