Mr. William Congreve

Date1710

After work by Sir Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723)

Engraver John Smith (ca. 1652 - ca. 1742)

OriginEngland, London

MediumMezzotint engraving and line engraving

DimensionsPlate trimmed: H: 14 1/2" x W: 10 3/4"

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1936-731

DescriptionLower margin reads: "M.r William Congreve./ G. Kneller S.R. Imp et Angl. Eques Aux Pinx./ J. Smith fec. et ex. 1710."

Label TextWilliam Congreve (1670-1729) was a famous playwright and poet. He was a member of the Kit-Kat Club in London. His plays remained popular throughout the eighteenth century and were even performed in North America.