HONE, NATHANIEL (1718-1784), Irish painter, was born in Dublin, but spent the greater part of his life in London, where he died on Aug. 14, 1784. He was a foundation member of the Royal Academy, and exhibited portraits there regularly. Among his best works are the portrait of himself in the National Portrait Gallery, and another of himself in the Royal Academy collection. He was an excellent engraver in mezzotint, and a good miniaturist and enamel-worker.