George Dance
5 of 7 portraits of George Dance
© National Portrait Gallery, London
George Dance
by William Daniell, after Nathaniel Dance (later Sir Nathaniel Holland, Bt)
soft-ground etching, published 1 March 1825 (April 1793)
10 3/4 in. x 8 in. (274 mm x 203 mm) plate size; 15 1/8 in. x 11 1/2 in. (384 mm x 293 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D2252
Sitterback to top
- George Dance (1741-1825), Architect and portrait draughtsman. Sitter in 7 portraits, Artist or producer associated with 322 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Nathaniel Dance (later Sir Nathaniel Holland, Bt) (1735-1811), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 63 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- William Daniell (1769-1837), Landscape painter and engraver. Artist or producer associated with 288 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D12042: George Dance (from same plate)
- NPG D2253: George Dance (from same plate)
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Russell Place, Fitzroy Square, London)
Events of 1825back to top
Current affairs
Strikes, contract breaking and worker intimidation prompt the passing of a new Anti-Trade Union Combination Act to the dismay of economist John McCulloch, MP Joseph Hume and radical Francis Place who had worked for the repeal of the previous year.Catholic Relief Bill is rejected by the House of Lords.
Art and science
Construction of Thames Tunnel begins under the direction of Marc Isambard Brunel.Stockton to Darlington Railway, the world's first passenger system, opens.
William Hazlitt publishes The Spirit of the Age; twenty-five pen-portraits of his contemporaries in the world of literature, philosophy and politics.
International
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony premieres in London.John Quincy Adams is elected President of the United States.
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