Elizabeth, Marchioness of Lothian; Jane, Duchess of Gordon; Henrietta, Countess of Bessborough; Isabella, Marchioness of Hertford
1 portrait of Isabella Anne Seymour-Conway (née Ingram), Marchioness of Hertford
Elizabeth, Marchioness of Lothian; Jane, Duchess of Gordon; Henrietta, Countess of Bessborough; Isabella, Marchioness of Hertford
by Samuel William Reynolds, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, published circa 1820
8 7/8 in. x 6 1/2 in. (226 mm x 164 mm) plate size; 9 3/4 in. x 7 1/2 in. (247 mm x 192 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by (Frederick) Leverton Harris, 1927
Reference Collection
NPG D15274
Sittersback to top
- Henrietta Frances ('Harriet') Ponsonby (née Spencer), Countess of Bessborough (1761-1821), Noblewoman. Sitter in 9 portraits. Identify
- Jane Gordon (née Maxwell), Duchess of Gordon (1748 or 1749-1812), Political hostess and agricultural reformer. Sitter in 8 portraits. Identify
- Isabella Anne Seymour-Conway (née Ingram), Marchioness of Hertford (1760-1834), Courtier and mistress of King George IV; second wife of 2nd Marquess of Hertford. Sitter in 6 portraits. Identify
- Elizabeth Kerr (née Fortescue), Marchioness of Lothian (1745-1780), Wife of William John Kerr, 5th Marquess of Lothian. Sitter in 5 portraits. Identify
Artistsback to top
- 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.
- Samuel William Reynolds (1773-1835), Mezzotint engraver and painter. Artist or producer associated with 639 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
Events of 1820back to top
Current affairs
George III dies at Windsor Castle on 29 January and George IV ascends to the throne.'Trial of Queen Caroline' in the House of Lords; Parliament drops the Bill which was to legitimise a divorce between Caroline and George IV.
Cato Street Conspiracy to assassinate the cabinet discovered. Arthur Thistlewood and fellow conspirators are hanged.
Art and science
Sir Thomas Lawrence becomes President of the Royal Academy.Astronomical Society is set up by John Herschel and Charles Babbage.
First iron steamship is launched.
International
Actor, Edmund Kean goes on a successful tour of America after making his name at the Drury Lane Theatre.Revolutions begin in Spain, Portugal and Naples.
The famous ancient Greek statue of the Venus de Milo is rediscovered on the Island of Melos and purchased by the Louvre in Paris.
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