Christopher Monck, 2nd Duke of Albemarle
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Christopher Monck, 2nd Duke of Albemarle
published by William Richardson, after Thomas Murray
mezzotint, published 1811
7 3/8 in. x 5 1/4 in. (190 mm x 136 mm) plate size; 11 1/8 in. x 8 1/8 in. (286 mm x 207 mm) paper size
Given by Henry Witte Martin, 1861
Reference Collection
NPG D326
Sitterback to top
- Christopher Monck, 2nd Duke of Albemarle (1652-1688), Soldier and governor of Jamaica. Sitter in 11 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Thomas Murray (1663-1735), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 86 portraits, Sitter associated with 7 portraits.
- William Richardson (active 1777-1814), Bookseller, printseller and auctioneer. Artist or producer associated with 400 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D329: Christopher Monck, 2nd Duke of Albemarle (from same plate)
- NPG D328: Christopher Monck, 2nd Duke of Albemarle (from same plate)
- NPG D327: Christopher Monck, 2nd Duke of Albemarle (from same plate)
- NPG D20259: Christopher Monck, 2nd Duke of Albemarle (from same plate)
Events of 1811back to top
Current affairs
George III's insanity is finally publicly admitted amidst arguments in Parliament over the credibility of his doctors. George, Prince of Wales is appointed Regent despite doubts over his capacity to rule effectively. This prompts the Prince's final split with the Catholic Mrs Fitzherbert, his clandestine wifeArt and science
John Loudon McAdam presents his new road surfacing technique to Parliament.Jane Austen publishes Sense and Sensibility.
Sculptor Francis Leggatt Chantrey exhibits at the Royal Academy for the first time with a celebrated bust of the radical John Horne Tooke.
International
Battle of Albuera; British invade French-held Badajoz in Spain under William Carr Beresford and are victorious over Marshal Soult.Java captured.
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