Elizabeth Johnson
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Elizabeth Johnson
ELIZABETH (PORTER) JOHNSON Wife of Samuel Johnson
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1689 1752 Johnson Porter Samuel Elizabeth
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative portrait captures Elizabeth Porter Johnson (1689-1752), the beloved wife of renowned English lexicographer Samuel Johnson. The painting, created around the year 1752, offers a glimpse into the life of a woman who played a significant role in the literary and social circles of 18th-century London. Elizabeth Porter was the daughter of a wealthy London merchant, and she married Samuel Johnson in 1735, when he was already an established writer and editor. Their marriage brought financial security and stability to Johnson, allowing him to focus on his literary pursuits. Elizabeth was known for her intelligence, wit, and charm, and she was an integral part of her husband's literary salon, which attracted many prominent figures of the time, including Joshua Reynolds, Oliver Goldsmith, and David Garrick. The portrait shows Elizabeth in a simple yet elegant dress, with a calm and composed expression on her face. Her hands are folded in her lap, and she gazes directly at the viewer, inviting us into her world. The artist, unknown to us, has skillfully captured the essence of a woman who was not only a devoted wife and companion but also a respected and admired figure in her own right. Elizabeth Johnson's life was marked by tragedy, as she lost several children in infancy and her husband in old age. Despite these hardships, she continued to support and encourage her husband's work, and she was remembered fondly by their friends and contemporaries. This portrait serves as a poignant reminder of the strong and resilient women who stood behind the great men of history, and of the enduring love and companionship that sustained them through the challenges of life.
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