Robert Grosvenor, 1st Marquess of Westminster
4 of 8 portraits of Robert Grosvenor, 1st Marquess of Westminster
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© National Portrait Gallery, London
Robert Grosvenor, 1st Marquess of Westminster
by Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey
pencil, 1831
17 5/8 in. x 23 in. (448 mm x 584 mm)
Given by Mrs George Jones, 1871
Primary Collection
NPG 316a(60)
Sitterback to top
- Robert Grosvenor, 1st Marquess of Westminster (1767-1845), Patron of art and the turf. Sitter associated with 8 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey (1781-1841), Sculptor. Artist or producer associated with 267 portraits, Sitter in 11 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 568
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 655
- Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 549
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Current affairs
Parliamentary Reform Bill is rejected by the House of Lords prompting riots in Nottingham, Derby and Bristol.Art and science
Michael Faraday demonstrates electromagnetic induction.Death of Lady Sarah Ponsonby, last of the famous Ladies of Llangollen who attracted many of the leading names in art and literature to visit them at their home in Plas Newydd, Wales.
Opening of New London Bridge, designed by John Rennie.
International
Violinist Niccolo Paganini arrives in England from Italy and embarks on a six month tour of the country after astonishing London audiences with his virtuoso performances.Revolutionary outbreaks in Modena, Parma and the Papal States influenced by the July Revolution in France the previous year.
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