William Stukeley (1687-1765)

William Stukeley (1687–1765) joined the Society of Antiquaries in 1717. The following year he was elected the Society’s first Secretary. Stukeley is mainly remembered now for his antiquarian excursions, especially to Avebury and Stonehenge, his thorough fieldwork, and for his interest in Druidism. These resulted in highly influential publications and his reputation as the father of British field archaeology. Stukeley is depicted whole length, standing in a garden, wearing a brown coat with gold frogging.

Artist / Maker
Attributed to Richard Collins (d 1732)
Type
painting
Date
c. 1726-1729
Origin
Purchased by Society from Thomas Dodd, printseller and auctioneer in 1829
Material
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
2,340 x 1,475mm
Location
Burlington House

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