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Madonna and Child with an Angel

9 of 10 portraits by Antonio Allegri da Correggio

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Madonna and Child with an Angel

by Henry Bone, probably after Antonio Allegri da Correggio
pencil drawing squared in ink for transfer, July 1811
10 1/4 in. x 8 1/4 in. (261 mm x 211 mm)
Acquired from Sir George Scharf, 1890
Reference Collection
NPG D17433

Artistsback to top

  • Henry Bone (1755-1834), Enamel painter. Artist or producer associated with 677 portraits, Sitter in 6 portraits.
  • Antonio Allegri da Correggio (circa 1489-1534). Artist or producer associated with 10 portraits.

Related worksback to top

  • NPG D17481: Madonna and Child with an Angel (variant version)

Events of 1811back to top

Current affairs

George III's insanity is finally publicly admitted amidst arguments in Parliament over the credibility of his doctors. George, Prince of Wales is appointed Regent despite doubts over his capacity to rule effectively. This prompts the Prince's final split with the Catholic Mrs Fitzherbert, his clandestine wife

Art and science

John Loudon McAdam presents his new road surfacing technique to Parliament.
Jane Austen publishes Sense and Sensibility.
Sculptor Francis Leggatt Chantrey exhibits at the Royal Academy for the first time with a celebrated bust of the radical John Horne Tooke.

International

Battle of Albuera; British invade French-held Badajoz in Spain under William Carr Beresford and are victorious over Marshal Soult.
Java captured.

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