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John Hoppner

by Henry Meyer, published by T. Cadell & W. Davies, after John Wright, after John Hoppner
stipple engraving, published 4 June 1812 (circa 1800)
14 7/8 in. x 12 3/4 in. (379 mm x 324 mm) plate size; 17 1/4 in. x 13 3/8 in. (439 mm x 339 mm) paper size
Given by Ernest E. Leggatt, before 1922-01-01
Reference Collection
NPG D35987

Sitterback to top

  • John Hoppner (1758-1810), Painter. Sitter in 13 portraits, Artist or producer associated with 217 portraits.

Artistsback to top

  • T. Cadell & W. Davies (active 1795-1817), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 236 portraits.
  • John Hoppner (1758-1810), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 217 portraits, Sitter in 13 portraits.
  • Henry Meyer (1782?-1847), Portrait painter and engraver. Artist or producer associated with 281 portraits.
  • John Wright (circa 1745-1820), Engraver and miniaturist. Artist or producer associated with 33 portraits.

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Current affairs

Prime Minister Spencer Perceval is assassinated in the lobby of the House of Commons by a bankrupt named John Bellingham. A new administration is formed under Lord Liverpool.
The Toleration Act is passed giving greater freedom of worship to dissenters in order to ensure their political loyalty.

Art and science

Actress Sarah Siddons retires from the London stage. Her final appearance is as Lady Macbeth, the role that made her famous, but the performance has to end after the sleepwalking scene because of the fervour of the audience.
Building of Regent's Canal begins under John Rennie.

International

United States declares war on Britain over grievances arising from British naval conduct in the French wars. American plan for attack on Canada fails and British troops under Sir Edward Pakenham force surrender of Detroit.
Wellington defeats French at Salamanca and enters Madrid.
Napoleon leads France in disastrous Russian campaign.

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