Mary Isabella Manners (née Somerset), Duchess of Rutland
1 portrait by Anthony Molteno
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Mary Isabella Manners (née Somerset), Duchess of Rutland
by and published by William Lane, published by Anthony Molteno, after Richard Cosway
stipple engraving, published May 1791
6 7/8 in. x 4 3/8 in. (176 mm x 112 mm) plate size; 7 3/8 in. x 4 3/4 in. (187 mm x 122 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Herbert Henry Raphael, 1st Bt, 1913
Reference Collection
NPG D19029
Sitterback to top
- Mary Isabella Manners (née Somerset), Duchess of Rutland (1756-1831), Political hostess. Sitter associated with 7 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Richard Cosway (1742-1821), Miniature painter. Artist or producer associated with 101 portraits, Sitter in 16 portraits.
- William Lane (1746-1819), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 11 portraits.
- Anthony Molteno (active 1783-1830), Printseller and bookseller. Artist or producer associated with 23 portraits.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (10 Hamilton Street, Piccadilly, London; Pall Mall, London)
Events of 1791back to top
Current affairs
Thomas Paine publishes his inflammatory and widely read Rights of Man in response to Edmund Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France of the previous year. The work advocates radical revolution and prompts a trial for seditious libel that takes place in his absence.The Catholic Relief Act is passed, repealing the most severe penal laws.
Art and science
Robert Burns publishes Tam O'Shanter, combining the Scottish vernacular with the formal traditions of classical English poetry and exploring radical ideas of freedom.The Observer newspaper is founded.
The Ordnance Survey is set up to prepare detailed maps of the country.
International
Mozart composes The Magic Flute.The Declaration of the Rights of Man establishes liberal freedoms in France
The French Constitution is passed by the National Assembly.
Louis XVI flees Paris with his family but is captured at Varennes.
William Pitt declares Britain will remain neutral in any war against France.
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