David Hume
(1711-1776), Philosopher and historianMid-Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 6 portraits
Author of A Treatise of Human Nature, 1739-40, and other influential works on philosophy. Also known for his History of Great Britain, 1754-62.
by James Tassie
glass paste medallion, circa 1791
NPG 4897
by William Holl Sr, after Anker Smith, after Allan Ramsay
stipple engraving, (1766)
NPG D13902
by and published by David Martin, after Allan Ramsay
mezzotint, 1767 (1766)
NPG D32392
by and published by David Martin, after Allan Ramsay
mezzotint, 1767 (1766)
NPG D19565
by Anker Smith, published by Robert Bowyer, after Allan Ramsay
line engraving, published 31 March 1806
NPG D36377
by Anker Smith, published by Robert Bowyer, after Allan Ramsay
line engraving, published 31 March 1806
NPG D18799
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