Elizabeth Rosamond Stanley (née Ward) when Mrs Stanhope
4 of 5 portraits by François Theodore Rochard
Elizabeth Rosamond Stanley (née Ward) when Mrs Stanhope
by Charles Theodosius Heath, after François Theodore Rochard, or after Simon Jacques Rochard
stipple engraving, published 1832
4 7/8 in. x 3 3/8 in. (125 mm x 85 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D21494
Sitterback to top
- Elizabeth Rosamond Stanley (née Ward) (circa 1811-1880), Daughter of James Ward; former wife of Robert Henry Stanhope, and later wife of Charles Thomas Stanley. Sitter in 3 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Charles Theodosius Heath (1785-1848), Landscape and figure engraver. Artist or producer associated with 20 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- François Theodore Rochard (1798-1858), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 5 portraits.
- Simon Jacques Rochard (1788-1872), Miniature painter. Artist or producer associated with 11 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D21493: Elizabeth Rosamond Stanley (née Ward) when Mrs Stanhope (from same plate)
- NPG D21495: Elizabeth Rosamond Stanley (née Ward) when Mrs Stanhope (from same plate)
Events of 1832back to top
Current affairs
William IV agrees to the creation of new peers in order to obtain the passage of the Reform Act, although this proved unnecessary when the Tories withdrew opposition. Male franchise is extended by fifty percent; fifty-six 'rotten boroughs' lose representation and forty-one new constituencies are created. Irish and Scottish Reform Acts are also passed.Art and science
Mathematician Charles Babbage publishes his best selling Economy of Machinery and Manufactures. In response to recent outbreaks of machine-breaking and riots, he aimed to reveal the sources of Britain's industrial strength to the urban elite and promote institutional change.Parliament votes funds for National Gallery buildings in Trafalgar Square.
International
Free land grants end for English settlers in Australia on recommendation of the leading colonisation theorist Edward Wakefield in his Letter from Sydney.Greek independence recognised by the Treaty of London.
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