Lady Anne Harcourt (née Leveson-Gower)
1 portrait by Martin Colnaghi
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Lady Anne Harcourt (née Leveson-Gower)
by William Ward, published by Martin Colnaghi, after John Jackson
mezzotint, published 1 May 1831
17 3/4 in. x 13 5/8 in. (450 mm x 347 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D35404
Sitterback to top
- Lady Anne Harcourt (née Leveson-Gower) (1761-1832), Wife of Edward Harcourt; daughter of 2nd Earl Gower. Sitter in 2 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Martin Colnaghi (circa 1792-1851), Printseller. Artist or producer associated with 38 portraits.
- John Jackson (1778-1831), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 232 portraits, Sitter in 6 portraits.
- William Ward (1766-1826), Engraver; father of William James Ward. Artist or producer associated with 170 portraits.
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Events of 1831back to top
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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