Robert John Thornton
(1768-1837), Physician, writer on botany and publisherSitter in 2 portraits
Artist associated with 48 portraits
by Francesco Bartolozzi, after John Russell, and by William Woolnoth, after James Elmes
stipple engraving and etching, published 1 May 1799
NPG D34351
Possibly Sarah Smith; Robert John Thornton
published by James Cundee, after Unknown artists
stipple engraving, published January 1807
NPG D45906
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