The Thames Frost Fair, 1683
1 portrait by William Warter
© National Portrait Gallery, London
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The Thames Frost Fair, 1683
probably by William Faithorne, published by William Warter
line engraving, circa 1684
15 in. x 18 7/8 in. (380 mm x 480 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D22983
Artistsback to top
- William Faithorne (circa 1620-1691), Engraver and draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 720 portraits, Sitter associated with 4 portraits.
- William Warter (active 1684-1709). Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Talbott under the Mitre Tavern in Fleet Street, London)
- Place portrayed: United Kingdom: England, London (River Thames, London)
Subjects & Themesback to top
- Bridges
- Buildings and architecture
- Flags and banners
- Group portraits
- Line engraving
- London
- Snow and ice
- Sports and leisure pursuits
- Transport and vehicles
- Transport and vehicles - Animals
- Transport and vehicles - Boats and ships
- Transport and vehicles - Buggies, carriages and carts
- Water
- Words and inscriptions
Events of 1684back to top
Current affairs
James, Duke of York's influence grows within Charles II's government; the Admiralty commission is abolished, allowing James to resume his role as lord admiral, in all but name. A new generation of Tories, supporters of James are bestowed with influential roles, including Sir George Jeffreys, recently appointed Lord Chief Justice.Art and science
Italian decorative artist, Antonio Verrio, is appointed 'principal Gardiner and Surveyor' to the King.Author, John Bunyan, publishes the second part of his Pilgrim's Progress.
International
Luxembourg surrenders to French forces. Renewed fighting between the French Bourbons and the Spanish Habsburgs had broken out the year before when French troops laid seize to Luxembourg and entered the Spanish Netherlands. Charles II rejects Spanish demands for assistance, determined to remain detached from the conflict.Comments back to top
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