Mary Smith (née Cunliffe)
1 portrait by James Watson
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Mary Smith (née Cunliffe)
by James Watson, sold by Ryland and Bryer, after Francis Cotes
mezzotint, 1760-1790
13 in. x 9 in. (330 mm x 228 mm) plate size
Reference Collection
NPG D4270
Sitterback to top
- Mary Smith (née Cunliffe) (died 1804), First wife of Sir Drummond Smith, 1st Bt. Sitter in 4 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Francis Cotes (1726-1770), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 89 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Ryland and Bryer (active 1765-1772), Engravers and printsellers. Artist or producer associated with 30 portraits.
- James Watson (circa 1740-1790), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 193 portraits.
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Events of 1760back to top
Current affairs
Death of George II on 25 October at the age of 76. George III succeeds to the throne at the age of 22.Art and science
German artist Johan Zoffany arrives in England, where he is instrumental in reviving the 'conversation piece' genre of painting.First public exhibition of paintings in England is held at the Society of Arts' Great Room in the Strand, London.
The Public Ledger is founded; the oldest British periodical with continuous daily publication.
International
Seven Years' War: At the Battle of Carrickfergus in Ireland, a force of French troops captures the town of Carrickfergus before retiring.Surrender of Montreal to the British under General Jeffrey Amherst signals the virtual loss of Canada by the French. British troops oust the Nawab of Bengal Mir Jafar and replace him with Mir Quasim.
Former Chief Tacky leads an unsuccessful slave rebellion in Jamaica, which aims to overthrow British rule.
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