Sir James Mansfield
2 of 7 portraits by Charles Sweet
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sir James Mansfield
by Charles Turner, published by Charles Sweet, after Henry Edridge
mezzotint, published 1820s
15 3/8 in. x 12 in. (392 mm x 304 mm) paper size
Given by Society of Judges and Serjeants-at-Law, 1877
Reference Collection
NPG D38211
Sitterback to top
- Sir James Mansfield (baptised 1734-1821), Lord Chief Justice of common pleas. Sitter associated with 5 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Henry Edridge (1769-1821), Portrait painter and landscape draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 117 portraits.
- Charles Sweet (active 1824-1829), Carver, gilder and print publisher. Artist or producer associated with 7 portraits.
- Charles Turner (1773-1857), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 632 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
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- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (117 Chancery Lane (opposite Serjeant's Inn), London)
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Events of 1820back to top
Current affairs
George III dies at Windsor Castle on 29 January and George IV ascends to the throne.'Trial of Queen Caroline' in the House of Lords; Parliament drops the Bill which was to legitimise a divorce between Caroline and George IV.
Cato Street Conspiracy to assassinate the cabinet discovered. Arthur Thistlewood and fellow conspirators are hanged.
Art and science
Sir Thomas Lawrence becomes President of the Royal Academy.Astronomical Society is set up by John Herschel and Charles Babbage.
First iron steamship is launched.
International
Actor, Edmund Kean goes on a successful tour of America after making his name at the Drury Lane Theatre.Revolutions begin in Spain, Portugal and Naples.
The famous ancient Greek statue of the Venus de Milo is rediscovered on the Island of Melos and purchased by the Louvre in Paris.
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