Mary (née Panton), Duchess of Ancaster
1 portrait by Charles Spooner
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Mary (née Panton), Duchess of Ancaster
by Charles Spooner, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, (1758)
13 3/4 in. x 9 7/8 in. (350 mm x 252 mm) plate size; 18 7/8 in. x 13 1/4 in. (478 mm x 336 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D7007
Sitterback to top
- Mary (née Panton), Duchess of Ancaster (died 1793), Mistress of the Robes to Queen Charlotte; second wife of 3rd Duke of Ancaster. Sitter associated with 12 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- 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.
- Charles Spooner (died 1767), Irish mezzotint engraver. Artist or producer associated with 31 portraits.
Events of 1758back to top
Current affairs
Comet observed in previous centuries returns exactly at the time predicted by astronomer Edmond Halley and is subsequently known by his name.Art and science
Liverpool-born artist George Stubbs sets up in London as a painter.James Woodforde, an English country parson, begins a detailed diary of everyday life, which is later published as Diary of a Country Parson.
International
Seven Years' War: British General John Forbes captures the strategic French stronghold Fort Duquesne and renames it Pittsburgh after British Secretary of State, William Pitt the Elder. British troops capture Louisbourg, Nova Scotia.Pope Clement XIII succeeds Pope Benedict XIV as the 248th pope.
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