Tiberius Cavallo
(1749-1809), Scientist and inventorMid-Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter associated with 4 portraits
A Neapolitan-born scientist, Cavallo settled in England early in life, publishing treatises on electricity and magnetism in 1786 and 1787. He was also a relatively accomplished artist, producing portrait silhouettes.
Probably Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff, formerly known as Tiberius Cavallo
by Unknown artist
oil on oak panel, circa 1790
NPG 1412
by William Daniell, after George Dance
soft-ground etching, published 1 February 1809 (28 May 1799)
NPG D12121
by William Daniell, after George Dance
soft-ground etching, published 1 February 1809 (28 May 1799)
NPG D13794
by William Daniell, after George Dance
soft-ground etching, published 1 February 1809 (28 May 1799)
NPG D19897
Tell us more back to top
Can you tell us more about this person? Spotted an error, information that is missing (a sitter’s life dates, occupation or family relationships, or a date of portrait for example) or do you know anything that we don't know? If you have information to share please complete the form below.
If you require information from us, please use our Archive enquiry service. You can buy a print of most illustrated portraits. Select the portrait of interest to you, then look out for a Buy a Print button. Prices start at £6 for unframed prints, £25 for framed prints. If you wish to license an image, please use our Rights and Images service.
Please note that we cannot provide valuations.
We digitise over 8,000 portraits a year and we cannot guarantee being able to digitise images that are not already scheduled.