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Jonathan Swift

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Jonathan Swift, by George Vertue, after Charles Jervas, early 18th century - NPG - © National Portrait Gallery, London

© National Portrait Gallery, London

Jonathan Swift

by George Vertue, after Charles Jervas
line engraving, early 18th century
14 5/8 in. x 10 3/8 in. (372 mm x 262 mm) plate size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford, 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D31511


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  • Jonathan Swift (1667-1745), Satirist and divine. Sitter associated with 22 portraits.

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  • Charles Jervas (1675-1739), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 40 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
  • George Vertue (1683-1756), Engraver and antiquary. Artist associated with 842 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.

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