Tiberius Cavallo
(1749-1809), Scientist and inventorMid-Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter associated with 4 portraits
A Neapolitan-born scientist, Cavallo settled in England early in life, publishing treatises on electricity and magnetism in 1786 and 1787. He was also a relatively accomplished artist, producing portrait silhouettes.
Probably Cornelis Rudolphus Theodorus Krayenhoff, formerly known as Tiberius Cavallo
by Unknown artist
oil on oak panel, circa 1790
NPG 1412
by William Daniell, after George Dance
soft-ground etching, published 1 February 1809 (28 May 1799)
NPG D12121
by William Daniell, after George Dance
soft-ground etching, published 1 February 1809 (28 May 1799)
NPG D13794
by William Daniell, after George Dance
soft-ground etching, published 1 February 1809 (28 May 1799)
NPG D19897
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