Sarah Plowden (née Chicheley)
10 of 58 portraits by John Closterman
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sarah Plowden (née Chicheley)
by William Faithorne Jr, after John Closterman, published by Edward Cooper
line engraving, circa 1690-1710
13 3/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (340 mm x 250 mm) plate size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D31336
Sitterback to top
- Sarah Plowden (née Chicheley) (died 1725), Daughter of Sir John Chicheley; wife of James Plowden of Ewhurst. Sitter in 8 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- John Closterman (1660-1711), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 58 portraits.
- Edward Cooper (died 1725), Printseller. Artist or producer associated with 169 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
- William Faithorne Jr (circa 1670-1703), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 52 portraits.
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International
William III lands in Ireland with an allied force of Protestant fighters from European states to fight French and Irish troops under James II. William's victory at the Battle of the Boyne forces James to flee into permanent exile.French defeat the English at the naval battle of Beachy Head.
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