Knapton Collection

Discover the rich history of the Napier family through portraits and art. Witness the young Hon. William Napier, aged eight, in a three-quarter length portrait from 1735

Knapton Collection: Portrait of the Hon. William Napier, 1735, aged Eight, three-quarter length

Portrait of the Hon. William Napier, 1735, aged Eight, three-quarter length
651798 Portrait of the Hon. William Napier, 1735, aged Eight, three-quarter length, Wearing a Green Coat, 1735 (pastel on paper) by Knapton

Knapton Collection: A Collection of Etchings and Engravings in Imitation of Drawings from Various Old Maste

A Collection of Etchings and Engravings in Imitation of Drawings from Various Old Masters, Being Facsimiles of Their Respective Performances, Chiefly by Arthur Pond, & Charles Knapton

York YO26 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of York YO26 6

Norfolk NR28 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Norfolk NR28 0

Knapton Collection: Abbot Arch Bishop of Canterbury, 1743-52. Artist: Jacobus Houbraken

Abbot Arch Bishop of Canterbury, 1743-52. Artist: Jacobus Houbraken
Abbot Arch Bishop of Canterbury, 1743-52. George Abbot was an English divine who was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1611 to 1633

Knapton Collection: William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford, c1758. Artist: Simon Francois Ravenet

William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford, c1758. Artist: Simon Francois Ravenet
William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford, c1758. English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1640 until 1641, fought in the Parliamentarian army

Knapton Collection: Portrait of a Woman A Woman in Shepherdess Costume Signed in brown paint (abraded)

Portrait of a Woman A Woman in Shepherdess Costume Signed in brown paint (abraded), lower left: " GKna[...] | Pinxt", George Knapton, 1698-1778, British

Knapton Collection: A Man and a Woman, Possibly of the Missing Family, of Little Park House, Wickham

A Man and a Woman, Possibly of the Missing Family, of Little Park House, Wickham, Hampshire Signed and dated, lower right: " Knapton | 1747", George Knapton, 1698-1778, British

JOHN MONTAGU (1718-1792). Fourth Earl of Sandwich. Painting, 1739, by George Knapton

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Discover the rich history of the Napier family through portraits and art. Witness the young Hon. William Napier, aged eight, in a three-quarter length portrait from 1735. Explore etchings and engravings inspired by old master drawings, including a depiction of Abbot Arch Bishop of Canterbury by Jacobus Houbraken. Travel to York (YO26 6 Map) and Norfolk (NR28 0 Map) to uncover more tales. Meet the Duke of Bedford, portrayed by Simon Francois Ravenet in 1758. Admire a woman in shepherdess costume, signed in brown paint (abraded), and a man and a woman, possibly of the Missing family, of Little Park House, Wickham. Delve deeper into the Napier legacy with portraits of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich, painted by George Knapton in 1739, and Francis Osborne, 5th Duke of Leeds, whose painting is attributed to George Knapton after Joshua Reynolds, circa 1770. Unravel the stories behind these captivating portraits and immerse yourself in the history of the Napier family.