William Pinkethman
1 of 8 portraits by Johann Rudolph Schmutz
© National Portrait Gallery, London
William Pinkethman
by and published by John Smith, after Johann Rudolph Schmutz
mezzotint, 1709
13 5/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (345 mm x 250 mm) plate size; 14 in. x 10 1/8 in. (355 mm x 258 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1944
Reference Collection
NPG D11508
Sitterback to top
- William Pinkethman (circa 1660-1725), Actor and theatre manager. Sitter in 5 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Johann Rudolph Schmutz (1670-1715), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 8 portraits.
- John Smith (1652-1743), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 1181 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
Events of 1709back to top
Current affairs
Political struggle develops between the Whigs and Queen Anne over the succession to the post of Lord High Admiral following the death of the queen's consort, Prince George. The Whig, Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford, eventually wins the post.Unusually cold winter in England and across Europe.
Art and science
Publisher and secretary of the Kit-cat Club, Jacob Tonson, senior and poet John Dryden, include Alexander Pope's first publication, his poem, Pastorals, in the sixth edition of their Miscellany Poems.Dramatist, Nicholas Rowe, edits the first modern edition of Shakespeare's plays.
The Tatler is founded by essayist Sir Richard Steele.
International
Ambassador to The Hague, Charles Townshend, Viscount Townshend, negotiates the barrier treaty with Holland, guaranteeing provision of fortresses in the Southern Netherlands and safeguarding the Hanoverian succession in England. Townshend also enters serious negotiations for peace with France.Battle of Malplaquet results in stalemate between the warring factions.
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