James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont

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James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont

by William Daniell, after George Dance
soft-ground etching, published 2 April 1814 (August 1795)
10 3/4 in. x 8 in. (272 mm x 203 mm) plate size; 17 3/8 in. x 10 7/8 in. (440 mm x 276 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1908
Reference Collection
NPG D12053

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  • George Dance (1741-1825), Architect and portrait draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 322 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
  • William Daniell (1769-1837), Landscape painter and engraver. Artist or producer associated with 288 portraits.

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Charlemont and his close ally Henry Grattan led the Irish nation throughout the 1780s and 1790s, backed by the Irish 'volunteers'. They were a loyal body - formed in response to the threat of French invasion - who had significant political influence. Charlemont was instrumental in organising volunteer rallies and conventions through which the wishes of the Irish nation could be accurately represented to the British administration. He was determined to live in Ireland in protest at the large number of absentee Anglo-Irish landlords who provoked considerable resentment. His Dublin townhouse became a social centre for the liberal upper classes.

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  • NPG D12179: James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont (from same plate)
  • NPG D12180: James Caulfeild, 1st Earl of Charlemont (from same plate)

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Princess Caroline leaves England for a lengthy series of travels in Europe and the Middle East. Scandalous gossip promptly surrounds her relationship with her Italian valet, Count Bartholomew Bergami.
George, Prince Regent, hosts a visit of the victorious allies to England with spectacular celebrations and fireworks at Carlton House.

Art and science

John Soane completes the construction of Dulwich Picture Gallery.
First steam printing machine in the world is used to publish The Times.
New Royal Mint opens at Tower Hill with improved precision machinery.
Grand Western Canal completed from Loudwell to Tiverton.

International

Paris falls under allied attack; Napoleon sent into exile on Elba.
Force of British veterans lands at Chesapeake Bay, defeats Americans at Bladensburg and burns parts of Washington DC.
Peace treaty signed with Americans in Ghent. General Pakenham is killed leading attack on New Orleans before news of the peace reaches America.

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