Princess Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Homburg
1 portrait of Princess Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Homburg
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Princess Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Homburg
by Samuel William Reynolds, published by Edward Harding, after Henry Edridge
mezzotint, published 20 May 1831
16 3/4 in. x 10 7/8 in. (425 mm x 275 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1964
Reference Collection
NPG D33319
Sitterback to top
- Princess Elizabeth, Landgravine of Hesse-Homburg (1770-1840), Third daughter of George III. Sitter associated with 11 portraits, Artist or producer associated with 28 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Henry Edridge (1769-1821), Portrait painter and landscape draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 117 portraits.
- Edward Harding (1755-1840), Engraver, publisher and librarian to Queen Charlotte. Artist or producer associated with 189 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Samuel William Reynolds (1773-1835), Mezzotint engraver and painter. Artist or producer associated with 639 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
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- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (13 Rochester Terrace, Pimlico, London)
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Events of 1831back to top
Current affairs
Parliamentary Reform Bill is rejected by the House of Lords prompting riots in Nottingham, Derby and Bristol.Art and science
Michael Faraday demonstrates electromagnetic induction.Death of Lady Sarah Ponsonby, last of the famous Ladies of Llangollen who attracted many of the leading names in art and literature to visit them at their home in Plas Newydd, Wales.
Opening of New London Bridge, designed by John Rennie.
International
Violinist Niccolo Paganini arrives in England from Italy and embarks on a six month tour of the country after astonishing London audiences with his virtuoso performances.Revolutionary outbreaks in Modena, Parma and the Papal States influenced by the July Revolution in France the previous year.
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