Elizabeth Christiana Cavendish (née Hervey), Duchess of Devonshire
3 of 5 portraits of Elizabeth Christiana Cavendish (née Hervey), Duchess of Devonshire
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Elizabeth Christiana Cavendish (née Hervey), Duchess of Devonshire
published John Bell
stipple engraving, published 1 March 1810
9 1/4 in. x 5 7/8 in. (235 mm x 148 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D2270
Sitterback to top
- Elizabeth Christiana Cavendish (née Hervey), Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1824), Society hostess and patron of the arts. Sitter associated with 5 portraits, Artist or producer of 1 portrait.
Artistback to top
- John Bell (1745-1831), Publisher. Artist or producer associated with 108 portraits, Sitter associated with 4 portraits.
Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top
- British Artists in Rome: The John Partridge Sketchbook, 1823 - 27 (21 August 2010 - 27 March 2011)
Events of 1810back to top
Current affairs
Serious 'Burdett and Liberty' riots break out in London in support of radical MP Sir Francis Burdett who had been arrested for denouncing the House of Common's decision to bar journalists from some debates.Princess Amelia dies triggering renewed bout of illness in her father, George III.
Art and science
Sir Walter Scott publishes his chivalrous, medieval ballad, The Lady of the Lake, set on Loch Katrine in Perthshire.Kennett and Avon Trunk Canal is completed.
First Savings Bank is set up by financier Henry Duncan.
International
Madame De Stael writes De l'Allemagne which portrays Germany as a model of Romantic nationalism for emerging revolutionary nations. It was banned by Napoleon but published in London to great acclaim.Lisbon besieged. Wellington takes shelter behind the fortified lines of the Torres Vedras and the French army are forced to retreat.
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