James Macardell
(1727 or 1728-1765), Mezzotint engraverEarly Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 3 portraits
Artist associated with 294 portraits
Mezzotint engraver; famous for his prints after paintings by Reynolds, who said of him: 'by this man i shall by immortalised'.
by Sir Joshua Reynolds
oil on canvas, circa 1756-1760
NPG 3123
by Richard Earlom, published by Robert Sayer, after James Macardell
mezzotint, published 20 April 1771 (1765)
NPG D38058
by Richard Earlom, published by Robert Sayer, after James Macardell
mezzotint, published 20 April 1771 (1765)
NPG D38059
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