Elizabeth Yorke (née Cust)
1 portrait of Elizabeth Yorke (née Cust)
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Elizabeth Yorke (née Cust)
by Edward Scriven, after Francis Cotes
engraving, early 19th century
14 7/8 in. x 10 3/8 in. (377 mm x 265 mm) plate size; 19 7/8 in. x 13 1/4 in. (505 mm x 337 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D36260
Sitterback to top
- Elizabeth Yorke (née Cust) (1749-1779), First wife of Philip Yorke; daughter of Sir John Cust. Sitter in 1 portrait.
Artistsback to top
- Francis Cotes (1726-1770), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 89 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Edward Scriven (1775-1841), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 214 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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