Sir John Patteson
10 of 34 portraits by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sir John Patteson
by Samuel Cousins, published by Sir Francis Graham Moon, 1st Bt, after Margaret Sarah Carpenter
mezzotint, published 20 November 1811
21 in. x 15 7/8 in. (534 mm x 403 mm) plate size; 21 3/8 in. x 16 1/8 in. (542 mm x 408 mm) paper size
Given by Society of Judges and Serjeants-at-Law, 1877
Reference Collection
NPG D39570
Artistsback to top
- Margaret Sarah Carpenter (née Geddes) (1793-1872), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 34 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Samuel Cousins (1801-1887), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 180 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
- Sir Francis Graham Moon, 1st Bt (1796-1871), Printseller and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 62 portraits, Sitter in 3 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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