Charles Blount, Earl of Devonshire
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Charles Blount, Earl of Devonshire
by Edward Scriven, and by William Derby, published by Harding & Lepard, after Unknown artist
stipple engraving, published 1 December 1826
14 7/8 in. x 10 3/8 in. (378 mm x 264 mm) plate size; 17 5/8 in. x 11 1/2 in. (447 mm x 291 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D35156
Sitterback to top
- Charles Blount, Earl of Devonshire (1563-1606), Soldier. Sitter associated with 10 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- William Derby (1786-1847), Watercolour and miniature painter. Artist or producer associated with 133 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Harding & Lepard (active 1826-1836), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 73 portraits.
- Edward Scriven (1775-1841), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 214 portraits.
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6578 portraits.
Events of 1826back to top
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Riots break out in Lancashire against the use of the power loom, invented by Edmund Cartwright. The looms were gradually being introduced across the country, replacing large numbers of manual workers.Art and science
Thomas Telford's Menai Straits and Conway Suspension Bridges open, the largest of their kind at the time.International
Carl Weber arrives to live in England after his opera Der Freischutz is the hit of the London season.Comments back to top
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