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John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester (b. 1648, d. 1680), 1907
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John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester (b. 1648, d. 1680), 1907
John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester (b. 1648, d. 1680), 1907. From The Life of Samuel Johnson, Vol. II by James Boswell. [Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons, Ltd. London, 1907]
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Biography Boswell Doctor Johnson Dr Johnson Dr Samuel Dr Samuel Johnson Earl Earl Of Rochester Isaac Isaac Pitman James Boswell Johnson Lord Lordship Pitman Samuel Samuel Johnson Sir Isaac Pitman The Life Of Samuel Johnson Aristocracy Aristocrat John Wilmot Wilmot
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John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester (b. 1648, d. 1680), captured in a timeless portrait
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. This print showcases the enigmatic figure of John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester, a prominent aristocrat from the seventeenth century. The photograph was taken in 1907 as part of James Boswell's renowned work "The Life of Samuel Johnson" providing us with an intimate glimpse into the life and times of this intriguing historical character. With a direct gaze that pierces through time, Lord Rochester's head and shoulders fill the frame, exuding an air of confidence and authority befitting his noble status. His countenance hints at both intelligence and mischief; one can only imagine what secrets lie behind those piercing eyes. Wilmot's reputation as a notorious libertine precedes him - he was known for his scandalous lifestyle and provocative poetry that pushed societal boundaries. Yet beneath this façade lies a complex individual whose influence on literature cannot be denied. In this monochrome portrait, we witness the convergence of centuries: the seventeenth-century lord immortalized by twentieth-century photography techniques. The print serves as a tangible link between past and present, reminding us that history is not confined to dusty books but lives on through visual records such as these. As we contemplate this image today, it offers us an opportunity to reflect upon our own notions of power, privilege, and self-expression. It reminds us that even figures from distant eras can still
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