Jacob Tonson II

Artist: Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt.
Artwork: Jacob Tonson II
Description: This portrait shows Jacob Tonson II, a bookseller and publisher who was a key figure in the literary world of the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He is shown wearing a brown coat and a red cap, and is seated in a chair, with his right hand resting on a book. The painting is a fine example of Kneller’s portraiture, and captures Tonson’s intelligence and character.
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