Elizabeth Barrington (née Vassal)
1 portrait by Carington Bowles
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Elizabeth Barrington (née Vassal)
printed for Carington Bowles, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, (1758)
6 in. x 4 3/8 in. (152 mm x 113 mm) plate size; 9 1/2 in. x 5 3/4 in. (244 mm x 149 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D647
Sitterback to top
- Elizabeth Barrington (née Vassal) (died 1764), Wife of John Barrington. Sitter in 5 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Carington Bowles (1724-1793), Printseller. Artist or producer associated with 100 portraits.
- Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), Painter and first President of the Royal Academy. Artist or producer associated with 1425 portraits, Sitter associated with 40 portraits.
Events of 1758back to top
Current affairs
Comet observed in previous centuries returns exactly at the time predicted by astronomer Edmond Halley and is subsequently known by his name.Art and science
Liverpool-born artist George Stubbs sets up in London as a painter.James Woodforde, an English country parson, begins a detailed diary of everyday life, which is later published as Diary of a Country Parson.
International
Seven Years' War: British General John Forbes captures the strategic French stronghold Fort Duquesne and renames it Pittsburgh after British Secretary of State, William Pitt the Elder. British troops capture Louisbourg, Nova Scotia.Pope Clement XIII succeeds Pope Benedict XIV as the 248th pope.
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