Kneller

[ nel-er ]

/ ˈnɛl ər /

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noun

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

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How to use Kneller in a sentence

But even Sir Godfrey Kneller delights me occasionally with a finely conceived portrait carefully painted.
George Eliot's Life, Vol. III (of 3)|George Eliot
Noble's continuation of Granger enumerates several engravings of him, from Kneller's portraits.
On the Portraits of English Authors on Gardening,|Samuel Felton
He is said to have shared with Kneller the distinction, such as it may be, of having painted at least five monarchs.
Six Centuries of Painting|Randall Davies
Kneller was the son of a surveyor at Lbeck, and intended for the army.
Haunted London|Walter Thornbury

Who but a courtier could give one glance at a portrait of George I., though by Kneller?
The Wits and Beaux of Society|Grace & Philip Wharton

British Dictionary definitions for Kneller

Kneller

/ (ˈnɛlə) /

noun

Sir Godfrey. ?1646–1723, portrait painter at the English court, born in Germany

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