Matthew Skeggs in the Character of Signor Bumbasto

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Matthew Skeggs in the Character of Signor Bumbasto

by Richard Houston, after Thomas King
mezzotint
Reference Collection
NPG D4246

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  • Matthew Skeggs (died 1773), Actor. Sitter in 4 portraits, Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.

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  • Richard Houston (1721 or 1722-1775), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 193 portraits.
  • Thomas King (died circa 1796), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 7 portraits.

Related worksback to top

  • NPG D4244: Matthew Skeggs in the Character of Signor Bumbasto (from same plate)
  • NPG D4245: Matthew Skeggs in the Character of Signor Bumbasto (from same plate)
  • NPG L269.B5.31: Matthew Skeggs in the Character of Signor Bumbasto (from same plate)

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