Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count von Rumford
1 of 9 portraits of Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count von Rumford
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© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count von Rumford
after Moritz Kellerhoven
oil on canvas, feigned oval, early 19th century, based on a work of 1792
28 in. x 23 in. (711 mm x 584 mm)
Purchased, 1902
Primary Collection
NPG 1332
Sitterback to top
- Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count von Rumford (1753-1814), Scientist; founder of the Royal Institution. Sitter in 9 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Moritz Kellerhoven (1758-1830), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 537
- Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 429
Events of 1792back to top
Current affairs
The famous seven year trial of Warren Hastings, Governor-General of Bengal, on charges of embezzlement and murder, ends with his acquittal. Pro-Revolutionary philosopher Joseph Priestley's house is destroyed by a mob on the anniversary of the fall of the Bastille. Their actions are later seen as a key moment in the defeat of Enlightenment ideals in England.Art and science
Mary Wollstonecraft publishes A Vindication of the Rights of Woman; a radical work which called on women to be allies to one another; fearless in their support and free in their criticism.Sir Joshua Reynolds dies and is succeeded by Benjamin West as President of the Royal Academy.
International
The mob invades the Tuileries and the French Royal Family is imprisoned marking the end of France's experiment with constitutional monarchy and the declaration of the first French Republic.The Revolutionary Commune is established in Paris.
France declares war on Austria and then Prussia.
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