Richard Yeo | |
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 portrait by Joshua Reynolds | |
| Born | 1720  |
| Died | 1779 (aged 58–59) London |
| Occupation | Painter, drawer, medalist |
Richard Yeo RA (ca 1720–1779) was a British medalist and Chief Engraver at the Royal Mint,[1] in which capacity he supplied patterns for the guinea and five guinea coins of George III.[2] He was a founding member of the Royal Academy of Art, and appears in the group portrait by John Zoffany.[3]
- ^ He held the post until his death in 1779 and was succeeded by Lewis Pingo (1743-1830 (The Grove Encyclopedia of Decorative Arts, (Oxford, 2006) s.v. "Pingo, Lewis"
- ^ Cleveland Museum of Art: Patterns by Richard Yeo
- ^ National Portrait Gallery