Nathaniel Dance (later Sir Nathaniel Holland, Bt)
(1735-1811), PainterMid-Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 1 portrait
Artist associated with 63 portraits
Portrait painter. The son of the architect George Dance the Elder he started his career in Rome 1754-65, where he painted history pictures and conversation pieces. A successful London portrait painter in the 1770s, he retired from practice after marrying well and in later years lived as a country gentleman, representing East Grinstead in Parliament. He was created a baronet in 1800.
Nathaniel Dance (later Sir Nathaniel Holland, Bt)
by Nathaniel Dance (later Sir Nathaniel Holland, Bt)
oil on canvas, circa 1773
NPG 3626
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