Lady Caroline Spencer (née Russell), Duchess of Marlborough
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Lady Caroline Spencer (née Russell), Duchess of Marlborough
by Richard Purcell (H. Fowler, Charles or Philip Corbutt), published by Robert Sayer, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, 1760s (circa 1759-1762)
14 in. x 9 5/8 in. (356 mm x 245 mm) plate size; 14 3/8 in. x 10 3/8 in. (366 mm x 265 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D3677
Sitterback to top
- Lady Caroline Spencer (née Russell), Duchess of Marlborough (1743-1811), Wife of George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough; daughter of John Russell, 4th Duke of Bedford. Sitter in 13 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Richard Purcell (H. Fowler, Charles or Philip Corbutt) (active 1746-died 1766), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 77 portraits.
- Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), Painter and first President of the Royal Academy. Artist or producer associated with 1425 portraits, Sitter associated with 40 portraits.
- Robert Sayer (1724 or 1725-1794), Printseller and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 198 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D38247: Lady Caroline Spencer (née Russell), Duchess of Marlborough (from same plate)
- NPG D38248: Lady Caroline Spencer (née Russell), Duchess of Marlborough (from same plate)
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (near Serjeants Inn, Fleet Street, London)
Events of 1760back to top
Current affairs
Death of George II on 25 October at the age of 76. George III succeeds to the throne at the age of 22.Art and science
German artist Johan Zoffany arrives in England, where he is instrumental in reviving the 'conversation piece' genre of painting.First public exhibition of paintings in England is held at the Society of Arts' Great Room in the Strand, London.
The Public Ledger is founded; the oldest British periodical with continuous daily publication.
International
Seven Years' War: At the Battle of Carrickfergus in Ireland, a force of French troops captures the town of Carrickfergus before retiring.Surrender of Montreal to the British under General Jeffrey Amherst signals the virtual loss of Canada by the French. British troops oust the Nawab of Bengal Mir Jafar and replace him with Mir Quasim.
Former Chief Tacky leads an unsuccessful slave rebellion in Jamaica, which aims to overthrow British rule.
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