John Michael Rysbrack
(1694-1770), SculptorEarly Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 7 portraits
Artist associated with 15 portraits
Rysbrack arrived in England from Antwerp in 1720. Before this time, there was little demand for portraits sculpted from life: most sculpture was commissioned for funeral monuments. Skilled and confident, Rysbrack achieved almost instant success. In a lengthy career, his output included busts of sitters such as Alexander Pope and George II, statues from history and modern life, decorative sculpture and monuments.
by John Vanderbank
oil on canvas, circa 1728
NPG 1802
'A Conversation of Virtuosis...at the Kings Arms'
by Gawen Hamilton
oil on canvas, 1735
On display in Room 8 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 1384
by and sold by John Faber Jr, after John Vanderbank
mezzotint, 1734 (1728)
NPG D39967
by and sold by John Faber Jr, after John Vanderbank
mezzotint, 1734 (1728)
NPG D39968
by John Faber Jr, after John Vanderbank
mezzotint, 1734 (1728)
NPG D4144
by John Faber Jr, after John Vanderbank
mezzotint, 1734 (1728)
NPG D18928
after Unknown artist
woodcut, after 1770
NPG D21338
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