Henry Boyle, 1st Earl of Shannon
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Henry Boyle, 1st Earl of Shannon
by John Brooks, published by Thomas Jefferys, published by William Herbert
mezzotint
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D4206
Sitterback to top
- Henry Boyle, 1st Earl of Shannon (1682-1764), Speaker of the Irish House of Commons. Sitter in 5 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- John Brooks (circa 1710-after 1756), Engraver and print publisher. Artist or producer associated with 35 portraits.
- William Herbert (1718-1795), Bibliographer and printseller. Artist or producer associated with 28 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
- Thomas Jefferys (circa 1719-1771), Engraver, cartographer and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 32 portraits.
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Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Corner of St Martins Lane, Charing Cross, London)
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Golden Globe on London Bridge, London)
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