Mary Colebrooke (née Gaynor), Lady Colebrooke
1 portrait of Mary Colebrooke (née Gaynor), Lady Colebrooke
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Mary Colebrooke (née Gaynor), Lady Colebrooke
by and published by Samuel William Reynolds, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, published 1826
9 in. x 6 1/2 in. (228 mm x 164 mm) plate size; 17 3/8 in. x 12 in. (441 mm x 306 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D34022
Sitterback to top
- Mary Colebrooke (née Gaynor), Lady Colebrooke (1739-1818), Wife of Sir George Colebrooke, 2nd Bt. Sitter in 1 portrait.
Artistsback to top
- Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), Painter and first President of the Royal Academy. Artist or producer associated with 1425 portraits, Sitter associated with 40 portraits.
- Samuel William Reynolds (1773-1835), Mezzotint engraver and painter. Artist or producer associated with 639 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
Events of 1826back to top
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