Anne Oldfield
1 portrait by John Spilsbury
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Anne Oldfield
by Edward Fisher, published by John Spilsbury, after Jonathan Richardson
mezzotint, circa 1760-1785
14 in. x 10 1/8 in. (356 mm x 256 mm) plate size; 14 3/8 in. x 10 3/8 in. (365 mm x 264 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Herbert Henry Raphael, 1st Bt, 1913
Reference Collection
NPG D19806
Artistsback to top
- Edward Fisher (1722-before 1782), Mezzotint engraver. Artist or producer associated with 92 portraits.
- Jonathan Richardson (1667-1745), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 126 portraits, Sitter in 8 portraits.
- John Spilsbury (1739-1769), Engraver and map and print seller. Artist or producer associated with 7 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D27619: Anne Oldfield (from same plate)
- NPG L269.B5.22: Anne Oldfield (from same plate)
Events of 1760back to top
Current affairs
Death of George II on 25 October at the age of 76. George III succeeds to the throne at the age of 22.Art and science
German artist Johan Zoffany arrives in England, where he is instrumental in reviving the 'conversation piece' genre of painting.First public exhibition of paintings in England is held at the Society of Arts' Great Room in the Strand, London.
The Public Ledger is founded; the oldest British periodical with continuous daily publication.
International
Seven Years' War: At the Battle of Carrickfergus in Ireland, a force of French troops captures the town of Carrickfergus before retiring.Surrender of Montreal to the British under General Jeffrey Amherst signals the virtual loss of Canada by the French. British troops oust the Nawab of Bengal Mir Jafar and replace him with Mir Quasim.
Former Chief Tacky leads an unsuccessful slave rebellion in Jamaica, which aims to overthrow British rule.
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