Bibliographic Details
Main Creator:	Neagle, John, d. 1822, engraver
Contributors:	Joly, Jaspar Robert, 1819-1892, donor Kneller, Godfrey, Sir, 1646-1723, artist more
Summary:	Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729), essayist and politician ; half-length, to left, face slightly to right, looking to front, long curled dark wig, cravat, plain coat unbuttonoed showing under cravat light vest ; oval frame with name.
Format:	Prints & Drawings
Language:	English
Published / Created:	London : J. & P. Knapton, 1748.
Subjects:	Steele, Richard, > Sir, > 1672-1729 Politicians > 1700-1760 Portrait prints > Irish Line engravings
Notes:	Title printed in oval frame. Plate to Birch's "Heads". In the collection of Jacob Tonson Esqr. Physical description: 1 print : line engraving ; 21.9 x 19 cm., plate mark 36.2 x 21.9 cm., sheet 39.1 x 24.5 cm. Citations/References: Catalogue of Engraved Irish Portraits and Original Drawings / Rosalind M. Elmes. - Dublin : Stationery Office, [1938], p. 189. more
Credits:	Engraving attributed to John Neagle (d.1822), after an original painting by Sir G. Kneller (1646-1723).