Robert Smirke
3 of 4 portraits by Mary Smirke
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Robert Smirke
by Charles Picart, published by T. Cadell & W. Davies, after John Jackson, after Mary Smirke
stipple engraving, published 2 May 1814 (circa 1810)
14 7/8 in. x 12 7/8 in. (379 mm x 328 mm) plate size; 21 in. x 14 3/4 in. (532 mm x 375 mm) paper size
Given by Ernest E. Leggatt, 1929
Reference Collection
NPG D41734
Sitterback to top
- Robert Smirke (1753-1845), Painter and illustrator. Sitter in 8 portraits, Artist or producer associated with 24 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- T. Cadell & W. Davies (active 1795-1817), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 236 portraits.
- John Jackson (1778-1831), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 232 portraits, Sitter in 6 portraits.
- Charles Picart (circa 1780-circa 1837), Engraver, draughtsman and painter. Artist or producer associated with 119 portraits.
- Mary Smirke (1779-1853), Artist and translator. Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG 2672: Robert Smirke (after)
- NPG D19036: Robert Smirke (from same plate)
- NPG D19993: Robert Smirke (from same plate)
Events of 1814back to top
Current affairs
Princess Caroline leaves England for a lengthy series of travels in Europe and the Middle East. Scandalous gossip promptly surrounds her relationship with her Italian valet, Count Bartholomew Bergami.George, Prince Regent, hosts a visit of the victorious allies to England with spectacular celebrations and fireworks at Carlton House.
Art and science
John Soane completes the construction of Dulwich Picture Gallery.First steam printing machine in the world is used to publish The Times.
New Royal Mint opens at Tower Hill with improved precision machinery.
Grand Western Canal completed from Loudwell to Tiverton.
International
Paris falls under allied attack; Napoleon sent into exile on Elba.Force of British veterans lands at Chesapeake Bay, defeats Americans at Bladensburg and burns parts of Washington DC.
Peace treaty signed with Americans in Ghent. General Pakenham is killed leading attack on New Orleans before news of the peace reaches America.
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