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Johann Christian Bach

(1735-1782), Composer

Mid-Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry

Sitter in 3 portraits
Composer, best known as the 'English Bach'. The youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach, Johann Christian studied in Italy before settling in London in 1762; here he made his name through his public concerts and operas.

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Johann Christian Bach, by Thomas Gainsborough - NPG 5557

Johann Christian Bach

by Thomas Gainsborough
oil on canvas, circa 1776
On display in Room 12 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 5557

Monument of Johann Christian Bach, by Francesco Bartolozzi, published by and after Agostino Carlini - NPG D42977

Monument of Johann Christian Bach

by Francesco Bartolozzi, published by and after Agostino Carlini
etching and aquatint, published 10 March 1782
NPG D42977

Monument of Johann Christian Bach, by Francesco Bartolozzi, published by and after Agostino Carlini - NPG D14371

Monument of Johann Christian Bach

by Francesco Bartolozzi, published by and after Agostino Carlini
etching and aquatint, published 10 March 1782
NPG D14371

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