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Elizabeth Montagu (née Willmot), Countess of Sandwich

4 of 36 portraits by Thomas Bowles Jr

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Elizabeth Montagu (née Willmot), Countess of Sandwich

by John Smith, published by Thomas Bowles Jr, after Willem Wissing, after Jan van der Vaart
mezzotint, early to mid 18th century
13 3/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (340 mm x 250 mm) trimmed to plate mark
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D30996

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  • Thomas Bowles Jr (1689 or 1690?-1767), Printseller and publisher. Artist associated with 36 portraits.
  • John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist associated with 1180 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
  • Jan van der Vaart (1647-1721), Artist. Artist associated with 52 portraits.
  • Willem Wissing (1656-1687), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 146 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.

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  • NPG D4158: Elizabeth Montagu (née Willmot), Countess of Sandwich (from same plate)
  • NPG D4159: Elizabeth Montagu (née Willmot), Countess of Sandwich (from same plate)
  • NPG D11629: Elizabeth Montagu (née Willmot), Countess of Sandwich (from same plate)

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