Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford
1 of 3 portraits by William Grimaldi
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© National Portrait Gallery, London
Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford
by William Grimaldi, after John Hoppner
watercolour and bodycolour on ivory, early 19th century, based on a work of 1796-1797
4 7/8 in. x 3 3/4 in. (124 mm x 95 mm) oval
Transferred from National Gallery, 1994
Primary Collection
NPG 6296
Sitterback to top
- Francis Russell, 5th Duke of Bedford (1765-1802), Whig politician and agriculturist. Sitter associated with 39 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- William Grimaldi (1751-1830), Miniature painter. Artist or producer associated with 3 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- John Hoppner (1758-1810), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 217 portraits, Sitter in 13 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 44
- Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 32
Events of 1796back to top
Current affairs
Birth of Princess Charlotte, only child of George, Prince of Wales and Princess Caroline whose marriage soon quickly and publicly degenerates.Art and science
Fanny Burney publishes Camilla, one of several influential novels exploring social misunderstanding and the fashionable mode of sensibility.Architect William Chambers completes the building of Somerset House.
Collector William Beckford, the richest man in England, begins construction of his gothic fantasy Fonthill Abbey.
International
Napoleon Bonaparte assumes command of the French armies in Italy and defeats the Austrians at Millesimo and the Piedmontese at Mondovi.Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, arrives in India as a colonel.
John Adams is elected President of the United States, defeating Thomas Jefferson by three votes.
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