Frederick William III, King of Prussia

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Frederick William III, King of Prussia

by Henry Meyer, published by Rudolph Ackermann, after F. Bolt
stipple and line engraving, published 16 July 1814
12 in. x 9 in. (304 mm x 228 mm) plate size; 14 1/4 in. x 10 3/8 in. (360 mm x 263 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Herbert Henry Raphael, 1st Bt, 1913
Reference Collection
NPG D18760

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  • Rudolph Ackermann (1764-1834), Publisher. Artist or producer associated with 96 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
  • F. Bolt (active 1796). Artist or producer associated with 3 portraits.
  • Henry Meyer (1782?-1847), Portrait painter and engraver. Artist or producer associated with 282 portraits.

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  • NPG D15859: Frederick William III, King of Prussia (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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