Elizabeth Montagu (née Robinson)
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Elizabeth Montagu (née Robinson)
by Thomas Cheesman, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
stipple engraving, published 26 May 1809 (1775)
15 in. x 11 7/8 in. (380 mm x 302 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D5284
Sitterback to top
- Elizabeth Montagu (née Robinson) (1718-1800), Writer and leader of society. Sitter in 11 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Thomas Cheesman (1760-circa 1834), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 20 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- 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.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D13889: Elizabeth Montagu (née Robinson) (from same plate)
- NPG D19989: Elizabeth Montagu (née Robinson) (from same plate)
Events of 1809back to top
Current affairs
Duke of Portland resigns as Prime Minister to be succeeded by Spencer Perceval.Motion for parliamentary reform is defeated in the House of Commons.
Notorious duel between George Canning and Viscount Castlereagh over strategic failures against Napoleon.
Art and science
Maria Edgeworth publishes Tales of Fashionable Life, a popular and perceptive series of stories exploring Anglo-Irish society after the Union.Robert Smirke completes the New Covent Garden Theatre after fire. 'Old Price' theatre riots quickly break out against rising cost of admission.
Pall Mall in London is lit by gas for the first time.
International
British army lands in Lisbon and defeats the French at Talavera. Arthur Wellesley is created Viscount Wellington as a result of this victory.Walcheren expedition led by General Chatham, which aimed to take Antwerp, fails amidst allegations of military corruption and carnage.
James Madison is elected President of the United States.
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