Elizabeth Laura (Waldegrave), Countess Waldegrave; Maria (née Walpole), Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh
1 of 18 portraits of Maria (née Walpole), Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Elizabeth Laura (Waldegrave), Countess Waldegrave; Maria (née Walpole), Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh
by J. Smith, published by Robert Sayer, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, 1760s
13 7/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (351 mm x 250 mm) plate size; 16 3/8 in. x 11 1/8 in. (415 mm x 284 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1962
Reference Collection
NPG D33041
Sittersback to top
- Maria (née Walpole), Duchess of Gloucester and Edinburgh (baptised 1736-1807), Wife of 1st Duke of Gloucester. Sitter associated with 18 portraits.
- Elizabeth Laura Waldegrave, Countess Waldegrave (1760-1816), Wife of 4th Earl Waldegrave. Sitter in 4 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), Painter and first President of the Royal Academy. Artist or producer associated with 1425 portraits, Sitter associated with 40 portraits.
- Robert Sayer (1724 or 1725-1794), Printseller and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 198 portraits.
- J. Smith (active late 18th century), Mezzotinter. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
Subjects & Themesback to top
Events of 1760back to top
Current affairs
Death of George II on 25 October at the age of 76. George III succeeds to the throne at the age of 22.Art and science
German artist Johan Zoffany arrives in England, where he is instrumental in reviving the 'conversation piece' genre of painting.First public exhibition of paintings in England is held at the Society of Arts' Great Room in the Strand, London.
The Public Ledger is founded; the oldest British periodical with continuous daily publication.
International
Seven Years' War: At the Battle of Carrickfergus in Ireland, a force of French troops captures the town of Carrickfergus before retiring.Surrender of Montreal to the British under General Jeffrey Amherst signals the virtual loss of Canada by the French. British troops oust the Nawab of Bengal Mir Jafar and replace him with Mir Quasim.
Former Chief Tacky leads an unsuccessful slave rebellion in Jamaica, which aims to overthrow British rule.
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