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Jonathan Swift

7 of 22 portraits of Jonathan Swift

Jonathan Swift, by Peter Pelham, published by John Bowles, early to mid 18th century - NPG - © National Portrait Gallery, London

© National Portrait Gallery, London

Jonathan Swift

by Peter Pelham, published by John Bowles
mezzotint, early to mid 18th century
13 7/8 in. x 9 3/4 in. (351 mm x 248 mm) plate size; 15 1/4 in. x 11 in. (387 mm x 279 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford, 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D31519


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

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  • John Bowles (1701?-1779), Printseller and publisher. Artist associated with 113 portraits.
  • Peter Pelham (1695?-1751), Mezzotint engraver and painter in America. Artist associated with 33 portraits.

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