John Manners, Marquess of Granby
1 portrait by Sir Joshua Reynolds
© National Portrait Gallery, London
John Manners, Marquess of Granby
by William Bond, printed by Bell & Wright, published by Longman & Co, published by Josiah Taylor, published by William Bond, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
stipple engraving, (circa 1758-1760)
11 7/8 in. x 10 in. (302 mm x 253 mm) plate size; 14 1/2 in. x 11 1/2 in. (368 mm x 292 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D39972
Sitterback to top
- John Manners, Marquess of Granby (1721-1770), Commander-in-Chief of the Army. Sitter in 16 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Bell & Wright (active 1812-1817), Printers. Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.
- William Bond (active 1772-1827), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 57 portraits.
- Longman & Co (active 1806-1839), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 27 portraits.
- 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.
- Josiah Taylor (1761-1834), Bookseller and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 5 portraits.
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- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (High Holborn, London)
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Newman Street, London)
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Paternoster Row, London)
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Events of 1758back to top
Current affairs
Comet observed in previous centuries returns exactly at the time predicted by astronomer Edmond Halley and is subsequently known by his name.Art and science
Liverpool-born artist George Stubbs sets up in London as a painter.James Woodforde, an English country parson, begins a detailed diary of everyday life, which is later published as Diary of a Country Parson.
International
Seven Years' War: British General John Forbes captures the strategic French stronghold Fort Duquesne and renames it Pittsburgh after British Secretary of State, William Pitt the Elder. British troops capture Louisbourg, Nova Scotia.Pope Clement XIII succeeds Pope Benedict XIV as the 248th pope.
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