Charles Morris
1 portrait by Thomas Hodgetts
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Charles Morris
by and published by Thomas Hodgetts, published by and after Archer James Oliver
mezzotint, published 21 June 1808
14 3/8 in. x 10 7/8 in. (365 mm x 277 mm) plate size; 18 1/4 in. x 13 7/8 in. (462 mm x 354 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D13747
Artistsback to top
- Thomas Hodgetts (circa 1781-1858), Painter and engraver. Artist or producer associated with 76 portraits.
- Archer James Oliver (1774-1842), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 11 portraits.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Westbourne Green, Paddington, London; 11 New Bond Street, London)
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. ThePeninsular 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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