James Worsdale, Esq.
Engraver William Dickinson British
After Robert Edge Pine British
Sitter James Worsdale British
Not on view
The palette and brushes resting beside this subject identify him as an artist. Worsdale began as a servant to Sir Godfrey Kneller, later became his apprentice and copyist, and went on to work as a portrait painter and actor. He was known as a bon vivant, and for conducting numerous love affairs.
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