Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford ('The Bedford Level')
1 portrait of Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford ('The Bedford Level')
by James Sayers, published by Hannah Humphrey
etching, published 14 April 1795
12 in. x 9 1/2 in. (304 mm x 240 mm) plate size; 12 7/8 in. x 10 3/8 in. (328 mm x 262 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1905
Reference Collection
NPG D9624
Sitterback to top
- Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford (1765-1802), Whig politician and agriculturist. Sitter associated with 39 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Hannah Humphrey (circa 1745-1818), Publisher and printseller. Artist or producer associated with 720 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- James Sayers (1748-1823), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 192 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
Events of 1795back to top
Current affairs
George, Prince of Wales is forced to marry Caroline Amelia Elizabeth of Brunswick, despite having secretly married Maria Fitzherbert in 1785.Widespread rioting prompts the introduction of the Speenhamland system of welfare supplements which are linked to the price of bread.
Treasonable Practices Act is passed against open criticism of government.
Art and science
The MP Matthew Gregory 'Monk' Lewis publishes his notorious gothic novel The Monk to success and scandal because of its immoral content.Mungo Park explores the course of the River Niger.
International
Wolfe Tone, founder of The Society of United Irishmen, departs for America after being implicated in high treason in Ireland. Exiled in Philadelphia, he soon leaves for France to ask revolutionaries for assistance.Joseph Haydn composes the English Canzonettas during his second stay in London.
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