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John Milton

by Jonathan Richardson, after a portrait attributed to William Faithorne
etching, 1734
6 in. x 3 7/8 in. (153 mm x 100 mm) plate size; 7 1/4 in. x 5 1/8 in. (185 mm x 130 mm) paper size
Given by Mrs L.G. Swinburne, 1956
Reference Collection
NPG D9371

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  • John Milton (1608-1674), Poet. Sitter associated with 72 portraits.

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  • William Faithorne (circa 1620-1691), Engraver and draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 720 portraits, Sitter associated with 4 portraits.
  • Jonathan Richardson (1667-1745), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 126 portraits, Sitter in 8 portraits.

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Current affairs

Bank of England moves to its present building in Threadneedle Street, London, designed by the architect John Soane.
Engravers' Copyright Act, known as 'Hogarth's Act' is passed to prevent the piracy of prints.
Prime Minister Robert Walpole wins his third General Election victory.


Art and science

Artist James Thornhill dies.
William Hogarth completes A Rake's Progress series of paintings. .
Society of Dilettanti is founded in London; a group of noblemen and scholars who had been on the Grand Tour and aim to promote the study of ancient Greek and Roman art.
Oriental scholar George Sale translates the Qu'ran into English for the first time.

International

French, Sardinian and Spanish troops defeat Austrians throughout Italy. Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI declares war on France.
Composer Johann Sebastian Bach debuts his Christmas Oratorio in Leipzig.

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