William, Duke of Gloucester
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- set matching 'Prince James Francis Edward Stuart and family'
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William, Duke of Gloucester
by and published by Pieter Schenck, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
mezzotint, (circa 1691)
9 5/8 in. x 7 in. (246 mm x 179 mm) plate size; 10 5/8 in. x 7 3/4 in. (270 mm x 196 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1960
Reference Collection
NPG D34712
Sitterback to top
- William, Duke of Gloucester (1689-1700), Son of Queen Anne. Sitter in 32 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Pieter Schenck (1660-1711), Engraver and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 50 portraits.
- Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt (1646-1723), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 1689 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
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