James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont
James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont
by and published by Thomas Nugent, after Horace Hone
stipple engraving, published 1 February 1790
9 1/4 in. x 6 7/8 in. (235 mm x 175 mm) plate size; 9 1/4 in. x 6 7/8 in. (235 mm x 175 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Herbert Henry Raphael, 1st Bt, 1913
Reference Collection
NPG D20439
Sitterback to top
- James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont (1728-1799), Irish statesman. Sitter in 11 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Horace Hone (1754-1825), Miniature painter; son of Nathaniel Hone. Artist or producer associated with 8 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Thomas Nugent (1767-after 1829), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 10 portraits.
Events of 1790back to top
Current affairs
Attempts to modify the Test and Corporation Acts are defeated, despite campaigning by dissenters such as the prominent Unitarian preacher and pamphleteer, Richard Price. The Acts prevented those outside the established church from holding government or military office.Art and science
Joseph Mallord William Turner exhibits his first painting at the Royal Academy; a watercolour of The Archbishop's Palace, Lambeth.The Firth to Clyde and Oxford to Birmingham canals are begun.
International
Edmund Burke publishes Reflections on the Revolution in France. A landmark work of opposition to the Revolution which offered a critique of the radical philosophy behind events in France; the Reflections have been read as an articulation of the foundations of modern British conservatism. George Vancouver explores the north west coast of America.Comments back to top
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