Elizabeth Stanhope (née Butler), Countess of Chesterfield







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Elizabeth Stanhope (née Butler), Countess of Chesterfield
published by Thomas Bowles Jr, after Sir Peter Lely
mezzotint, mid 18th century
13 3/8 in. x 9 3/4 in. (339 mm x 249 mm) cut to platemark
Reference Collection
NPG D2065
Sitterback to top
- Elizabeth Stanhope (née Butler), Countess of Chesterfield (1640-1665), Second wife of 2nd Earl of Chesterfield. Sitter associated with 8 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Thomas Bowles Jr (1689 or 1690?-1767), Printseller and publisher. Artist associated with 36 portraits.
- Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 843 portraits, Sitter in 19 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D1284: Elizabeth Stanhope (née Butler), Countess of Chesterfield (from same plate)
- NPG D2064: Elizabeth Stanhope (née Butler), Countess of Chesterfield (from same plate)
- NPG D11422: Elizabeth Stanhope (née Butler), Countess of Chesterfield (from same plate)
- NPG D30520: Elizabeth Stanhope (née Butler), Countess of Chesterfield (from same plate)
- NPG D30521: Elizabeth Stanhope (née Butler), Countess of Chesterfield (from same plate)
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (next to the Chapter House, St Pauls Church Yard, London)
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Art and science
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Mathematician and inventor John Hadley invents the octant, a navigating device which precedes the sextant.
International
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Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius observes the aurora borealis and suggests the existence of the earth's magnetic field.
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