John Fletcher
(1579-1625), DramatistSitter associated with 14 portraits
One of the most important playwrights in Jacobean London, Fletcher is particularly known for his extremely successful collaborations with Francis Beaumont, including Philaster (c.1609), The Maid's Tragedy (c.1610) and A King and no King (1611). Fletcher also wrote several plays himself, and collaborated on works with other playwrights, including Shakespeare on Cardenio (now lost), Henry VIII and The Two Noble Kinsmen (both 1613).
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after Unknown artist
oil on canvas, late 17th century, based on a work of circa 1620
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by Unknown artist
oil on oak panel, circa 1620
On display in Room 4 at the National Portrait Gallery
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by William Marshall
line engraving, published 1647
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by William Marshall, after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1647
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'Worthies of Britain' (Edmund Spenser; Geoffrey Chaucer; John Fletcher; Francis Beaumont)
by Francis Kyte, printed and sold by John Bowles
mezzotint, circa 1725-1745
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by George Vertue
line engraving, 1729
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by George Vertue
line engraving, 1729
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by George Vertue
engraving, engraved 1729
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by George Vertue, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1729
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after George Vertue
line engraving, mid to late 18th century
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after Unknown artist
line engraving, mid 18th century
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by P. Rothwell, published by Harrison & Co, after George Vertue
line engraving, published 1794
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by Henry Bone, after Unknown artist
pencil drawing squared in ink for transfer, August 1815
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by William Marshall, after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1647
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