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Sir Abraham Hume, 2nd Bt

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Sir Abraham Hume, 2nd Bt

by Thomas Goff Lupton, published by William Cribb, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, published 1 May 1814 (1783)
13 in. x 10 5/8 in. (329 mm x 269 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Whitin Fund, 1955
Reference Collection
NPG D3123

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  • Sir Abraham Hume, 2nd Bt (1749-1838), Art collector, rose cultivator and Conservative politician; MP for Petersfield and Hastings. Sitter in 9 portraits.

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  • William Cribb (circa 1789-1870), Carver and gilder; picture dealer; print dealer and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 29 portraits.
  • Thomas Goff Lupton (1791-1873), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 130 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
  • Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), Painter and first President of the Royal Academy. Artist or producer associated with 1424 portraits, Sitter associated with 39 portraits.

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  • NPG D36375: Sir Abraham Hume, 2nd Bt (from same plate)

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Current affairs

Princess Caroline leaves England for a lengthy series of travels in Europe and the Middle East. Scandalous gossip promptly surrounds her relationship with her Italian valet, Count Bartholomew Bergami.
George, Prince Regent, hosts a visit of the victorious allies to England with spectacular celebrations and fireworks at Carlton House.

Art and science

John Soane completes the construction of Dulwich Picture Gallery.
First steam printing machine in the world is used to publish The Times.
New Royal Mint opens at Tower Hill with improved precision machinery.
Grand Western Canal completed from Loudwell to Tiverton.

International

Paris falls under allied attack; Napoleon sent into exile on Elba.
Force of British veterans lands at Chesapeake Bay, defeats Americans at Bladensburg and burns parts of Washington DC.
Peace treaty signed with Americans in Ghent. General Pakenham is killed leading attack on New Orleans before news of the peace reaches America.

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