Maurice Johnson
(1688-1755), AntiquaryEarly Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 1 portrait
Librarian of the Society of Antiquaries (1717), Johnson also founded the Gentleman's Society of Spalding, which met to discuss history, science and the arts. Alexander Pope and Sir Isaac Newton were honorary members.
by George Vertue
watercolour and bodycolour on vellum, 1731
NPG 4684
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