Art Funded by you
Portraits of members of the Kit Kat club
Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1702–1717
20 portraits of members of the Kit Cat club, Whig politicians and writers. They were painted at the instigation of the publisher Jacob Tonson (club secretary). Engraved in mezzotint by John Faber, 1731-4, and published in 1735. Also a miniature self-portrait by the artist. Remainder of the collection are at the National Portrait Gallery.
More information
Title of artwork, date
Portraits of members of the Kit Kat club, 1702–1717
Date supported
1945
Medium and material
Oil on canvas
Grant
6500
Total cost
6500
Content note: This object record is part of our archive and has not been updated since it was first published. It may contain inaccurate information or outdated language. Please get in touch if you think this record should be amended.
Get a National Art Pass and explore Beningbrough Hall
You'll see more art and your membership will help museums across the UK
National Art Pass offers available at Beningbrough Hall
Free entry
Art Funded by you FAQs
Why is this object record marked 'archive'?
Where can I see this work of art? Is it on display?
What is Art Fund's purpose?
How is Art Fund funded?
What type of funding do you offer?
What does the acquisition grants programme support and who can apply?
How many works of art has Art Fund helped museums to acquire?
I’m a curator/researcher/arts professional and would like to find out more about this work, how do I get in touch?
I’m a journalist and would like to contact Art Fund about this work, how do I get in touch?
I would like to donate a work of art to a museum. What do I need to do?
I'd like to leave a gift to Art Fund in my will. How can I do this?
Contact us
If you have a question about a work of art in our archive, please contact the Programmes team. We’ll be happy to answer your enquiry.