George Knapton

George Knapton (1698–1778) was a painter and artist.

Also recorded as G. Knapton; Knapton.

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Overview

Born at London in 1698, died at Kensington in 1778.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are portrait.

Places of work recorded in the authority are London, Rome and Padua. Positions recorded include Surveyor of the Queen's Pictures.

Work by George Knapton is recorded in the collections of National Gallery of Victoria, Yale Center for British Art, Dulwich Picture Gallery, Fitzwilliam Museum and Windsor Castle.

Connections

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Sources

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  1. 1.

    “George Knapton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  2. 2.

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q5541385: George Knapton

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