James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby
1 portrait by W. Scott
© National Portrait Gallery, London
James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby
published by W. Scott, after Sir Anthony van Dyck
stipple engraving, published 18 January 1811
8 1/2 in. x 6 1/2 in. (215 mm x 165 mm) plate size; 18 in. x 11 3/4 in. (458 mm x 300 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D35031
Sitterback to top
- James Stanley, 7th Earl of Derby (1607-1651), Royalist soldier and politician; MP for Liverpool. Sitter associated with 24 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- W. Scott (active 1811), Publisher. Artist or producer associated with 3 portraits.
- Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 1023 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
Events of 1811back to top
Current affairs
George III's insanity is finally publicly admitted amidst arguments in Parliament over the credibility of his doctors. George, Prince of Wales is appointed Regent despite doubts over his capacity to rule effectively. This prompts the Prince's final split with the Catholic Mrs Fitzherbert, his clandestine wifeArt and science
John Loudon McAdam presents his new road surfacing technique to Parliament.Jane Austen publishes Sense and Sensibility.
Sculptor Francis Leggatt Chantrey exhibits at the Royal Academy for the first time with a celebrated bust of the radical John Horne Tooke.
International
Battle of Albuera; British invade French-held Badajoz in Spain under William Carr Beresford and are victorious over Marshal Soult.Java captured.
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