Amalie Sophie Marianne von Wallmoden (née von Wendt), Countess of Yarmouth
2 of 2 portraits of Amalie Sophie Marianne von Wallmoden (née von Wendt), Countess of Yarmouth
Amalie Sophie Marianne von Wallmoden (née von Wendt), Countess of Yarmouth
printed for John Bowles, and printed for Carington Bowles
mezzotint, circa 1750-1775
12 7/8 in. x 8 7/8 in. (327 mm x 225 mm) plate size; 14 7/8 in. x 10 7/8 in. (379 mm x 275 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Herbert Henry Raphael, 1st Bt, 1916
Reference Collection
NPG D19996
Sitterback to top
- Amalie Sophie Marianne von Wallmoden (née von Wendt), Countess of Yarmouth (1704-1765), Mistress of George II; wife of Gottlieb Adam von Wallmoden. Sitter in 2 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Carington Bowles (1724-1793), Printseller. Artist associated with 100 portraits.
- John Bowles (1701?-1779), Printseller and publisher. Artist associated with 116 portraits.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Black Horse, Cornhill, London; next the Chapter House, St Paul's Churchyard, London)
Events of 1750back to top
Current affairs
Notorious highwayman James MacLaine is apprehended and hanged at Tyburn, having passed in society as a wealthy gentleman for two years.Scottish landlords start evicting tenants in the Highland Clearances.
Westminster Bridge is opened, the only fixed crossing of the River Thames between London Bridge and Putney.
Iron Act is passed restricting the manufacture of iron products in the American colonies.
Art and science
Electrician and experimental philosopher John Canton reads a paper before the Royal Society on a method of making artificial magnets.Writer Samuel Johnson begins publishing his periodical The Rambler.
Artist Joshua Reynolds travels to Italy, where he remains until 1752.
Establishment of the Jockey Club; a gentleman's club which took over the regulation of British horse racing.
International
Composer Johann Sebastian Bach dies in Leipzig. He completes his Mass in B Minor, worked on over many years, shortly before his death.Tell us more back to top
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