Nathaniel Hone
(1718-1784), Portrait and miniature painterMid-Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 9 portraits
Artist associated with 56 portraits
Hone was a Dublin-born portrait painter, miniaturist and engraver. He moved to England as a youth and worked as a travelling portrait painter. In 1742 he married the wealthy Mary Earle in York Minster. The couple moved to London where Hone established himself painting portraits and narrative scenes. In 1768, he became a founder member of the Royal Academy of Arts.
by Nathaniel Hone
enamel on copper, circa 1760-1770
NPG 1878
by Nathaniel Hone
oil on canvas, circa 1760
On display on the Second Floor at Beningbrough Hall
NPG 177
The Academicians of the Royal Academy
by John Sanders, after Johan Joseph Zoffany
watercolour and ink, 1773, based on a work of 1772
NPG 1437
Key to 'The Academicians of the Royal Academy'
by John Sanders, after Johan Joseph Zoffany
pencil, circa 1773
NPG 1437a
by Edward Fisher, after Nathaniel Hone
mezzotint, (circa 1760)
NPG D3074
by Edward Fisher, after Nathaniel Hone
mezzotint, (circa 1760)
NPG D3075
by Edward Fisher, after Nathaniel Hone
mezzotint, (circa 1760)
NPG D3076
The Academicians of the Royal Academy
by Richard Earlom, after Johan Joseph Zoffany
mezzotint, published 1773
NPG D21304
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