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Engraver John Faber the Younger , Dutch, c.1695-1756

After Godfrey Kneller , German, 1646-1723

Title

Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729), Essayist and Politician

Date1733

MediumMezzotint

Dimensions

Sheet: 37 x 27 cm

Plate: 35.3 x 25.4 cm

Credit LinePurchased, 1906

Object numberNGI.11041

DescriptionPortrait of Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729), writer and politician, who was knighted in 1714. This mezzotint was one of a series of prints of members of the Kit Kat Club.
Inscriptionlower centre (below image): G. Kneller Bart. Pinxt. / I. Faber fecit 1733 / S.r Richard Steel Knr / 31