Peg Woffington (1720?-1760), Actress
Margaret ('Peg') Woffington
Sitter associated with 20 portraits
Irish actress, known as 'Peg' Woffington, who took leading roles in Dublin and London, circa 1737-57. 'Peg' was supreme in comic parts but was also celebrated for her Shakespearean roles. She was known for her bitter rivalries with other actresses (she stabbed Mrs Bellamy during a performance) and for her supposed love affairs, most notably with David Garrick who wrote 'My Lovely Peggy' and other songs for her.
Unknown woman, formerly known as Peg Woffington
attributed to Francis Hayman
oil on canvas, circa 1745
On display on Floor 2: Getting the Picture at Beningbrough Hall
NPG 2177
by John Lewis
oil on canvas, feigned oval, 1753
On display in Room 12 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 5729
by Unknown artist
oil on canvas, circa 1758
On display on Floor 1: Lady Chesterfield's Room at Beningbrough Hall
NPG 650
by John Faber Jr, after Henry Pickering
mezzotint, circa 1740-1756
NPG D4877
by Peter van Bleeck
mezzotint, 1740s-1750s
NPG D4879
by John Faber Jr, after Edward Haytley
mezzotint, published 1745
NPG D36313
by John Faber Jr, after John Giles Eccardt
mezzotint, 1745
NPG D4872
by John Faber Jr, after John Giles Eccardt
mezzotint, 1745
NPG D4873
by Peter van Bleeck
mezzotint, 1747 (1747)
NPG D36314
by Peter van Bleeck
mezzotint, (1747)
NPG D14526
by James Macardell, after Arthur Pond
mezzotint, circa 1750-65
NPG D36315
by James Macardell, after Arthur Pond
mezzotint, circa 1750-1765
NPG D4878
Peg Woffington as Mrs Ford in 'The Merry Wives of Windsor'
by John Faber Jr, published by John Ryall, published by Robert Withy, after Edward Haytley
mezzotint, 1751
NPG D4874
by and published by Michael Jackson, after John Lewis
mezzotint, (1753)
NPG D18852
by Cook, after Peter van Bleeck
hand-coloured stipple engraving, late 18th-early 19th century
NPG D4880
after Arthur Pond
hand-coloured lithograph, 19th century
NPG D4881
after Edward Haytley
etching, late 19th century
NPG D4875
by Octave L. Lacour, after Edward Haytley
wood engraving, late 19th century
NPG D4876
by M.S. Walter Fox
chromolithograph, late 19th-early 20th century
NPG D4882
by and published by John Faber Jr, after Henry Pickering
mezzotint, circa 1725-1750
NPG D20489
Theatre and Live Entertainment
Groups
Actors and actresses
Places
Ireland
London
Thematic collections
Keep in touch
