Thomas Brett
1 portrait by James Macardell
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Thomas Brett
by James Macardell, after Christopher de Laffontaine
mezzotint, mid 18th century
12 3/4 in. x 8 7/8 in. (324 mm x 224 mm) plate size; 13 5/8 in. x 9 3/4 in. (347 mm x 248 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D27489
Sitterback to top
- Thomas Brett (1667-1744), Bishop of the nonjuring Church of England. Sitter in 1 portrait.
Artistsback to top
- Christopher de Laffontaine (active early 18th century), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
- James Macardell (1727 or 1728-1765), Mezzotint engraver. Artist or producer associated with 294 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
Events of 1730back to top
Current affairs
John and Charles Wesley form a Holy Club at Oxford which becomes the cradle of Methodism.Glasite sect, which promoted a form of primitive Christianity, established in Scotland by John Glas.
Last native roe deer in England is reputedly killed in Northumberland.
Art and science
French sculptor Louis-Francois Roubiliac settles in London from Paris.The Daily Advertiser is established as the first newspaper funded by advertising.
Mathematician and inventor John Hadley invents the octant, a navigating device which precedes the sextant.
International
Frederick, Crown Prince of Prussia, tries to flee to Britain but is imprisoned by his father Frederick William I.Pope Clement XII succeeds Benedict XIII as the 246th pope.
Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius observes the aurora borealis and suggests the existence of the earth's magnetic field.
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