Kneller

[ nel-er ]

noun

1. Sir Godfrey, 1646–1723, English painter, born in Germany.

Kneller

/ ˈnɛlə /

noun

1. KnellerSir Godfrey?16461723MEnglishGermanARTS AND CRAFTS: painter Sir Godfrey. ?1646–1723, portrait painter at the English court, born in Germany

Example Sentences

But even Sir Godfrey Kneller delights me occasionally with a finely conceived portrait carefully painted.

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Noble's continuation of Granger enumerates several engravings of him, from Kneller's portraits.

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He is said to have shared with Kneller the distinction, such as it may be, of having painted at least five monarchs.

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Kneller was the son of a surveyor at Lbeck, and intended for the army.

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Who but a courtier could give one glance at a portrait of George I., though by Kneller?

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