Robert William Elliston

1 portrait by George Henry Harlow

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Robert William Elliston

by Charles Turner, after George Henry Harlow
mezzotint, published 1808
14 3/4 in. x 10 1/4 in. (375 mm x 259 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1934
Reference Collection
NPG D1857

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Artistsback to top

  • George Henry Harlow (1787-1819), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 81 portraits, Sitter associated with 3 portraits.
  • Charles Turner (1773-1857), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 632 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.

Related worksback to top

  • NPG D1856: Robert William Elliston (from same plate)
  • NPG D19567: Robert William Elliston (from same plate)
  • NPG D19869: Robert William Elliston (from same plate)
  • NPG 2136: Robert William Elliston (after)
  • NPG D36166: Robert William Elliston (from same plate)

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Events of 1808back to top

Current affairs

The 'Mary Anne Clarke affair' erupts in which Clarke, mistress of Frederick, Duke of York, was said to have used her influence with him to run a military promotions racket. Championed by radical government opponents, it ends in the Duke's resignation as Commander-in-Chief of the army.

Art and science

Sculptor John Flaxman begins Nelson memorial for St Paul's.
Richard Trevithick demonstrates model railway travelling at 12 mph.

International

After taking Portugal, Napoleon invades Spain, deposes the Spanish Bourbon monarchy and appoints his brother Joseph as the new King. The
Peninsular War then begins under Sir John Moore and Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, aiming to protect Portugal and exploit Iberian hatred of French tyranny.

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