Henry Richard Fox (later Vassall), 3rd Baron Holland
6 of 57 portraits of Henry Richard Fox (later Vassall), 3rd Baron Holland
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© National Portrait Gallery, London
Henry Richard Fox (later Vassall), 3rd Baron Holland
by Sir George Hayter
oil on panel, circa 1820
16 7/8 in. x 11 5/8 in. (429 mm x 295 mm)
Given by William Drummond, Covent Garden Gallery, 1978
Primary Collection
NPG 5192
Sitterback to top
- Henry Richard Fox (later Vassall), 3rd Baron Holland (1773-1840), Whig statesman and patron of art and letters. Sitter associated with 57 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Sir George Hayter (1792-1871), Portrait and history painter; son of Charles Hayter. Artist or producer associated with 198 portraits, Sitter associated with 16 portraits.
This portraitback to top
In this sketch Hayter has focused his attention on catching the head and upper body, completing the legs and backgound quite simply.
Related worksback to top
- NPG 999: The Trial of Queen Caroline 1820 (finished work)
- NPG 1695(g): Henry Richard Fox (later Vassall), 3rd Baron Holland (study)
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 309
- Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 256
Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top
- The House of Lords and the House of Commons (1 July 2000 - 1 January 2001)
Events of 1820back to top
Current affairs
George III dies at Windsor Castle on 29 January and George IV ascends to the throne.'Trial of Queen Caroline' in the House of Lords; Parliament drops the Bill which was to legitimise a divorce between Caroline and George IV.
Cato Street Conspiracy to assassinate the cabinet discovered. Arthur Thistlewood and fellow conspirators are hanged.
Art and science
Sir Thomas Lawrence becomes President of the Royal Academy.Astronomical Society is set up by John Herschel and Charles Babbage.
First iron steamship is launched.
International
Actor, Edmund Kean goes on a successful tour of America after making his name at the Drury Lane Theatre.Revolutions begin in Spain, Portugal and Naples.
The famous ancient Greek statue of the Venus de Milo is rediscovered on the Island of Melos and purchased by the Louvre in Paris.
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