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Charles Jennens

1 of 2 portraits by Giles Hussey

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Charles Jennens

by Giles Hussey
red chalk, 1760s
10 1/4 in. x 7 1/2 in. (259 mm x 191 mm)
Purchased, 2005
Primary Collection
NPG 6724

Sitterback to top

  • Charles Jennens (1701-1773), Librettist and patron of the arts. Sitter in 1 portrait.

Artistback to top

  • Giles Hussey (1710-1788), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.

This portraitback to top

This drawing of Jennens is a good example of Hussey's careful profile portraits.

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Events of 1760back to top

Current affairs

Death of George II on 25 October at the age of 76. George III succeeds to the throne at the age of 22.

Art and science

German artist Johan Zoffany arrives in England, where he is instrumental in reviving the 'conversation piece' genre of painting.
First public exhibition of paintings in England is held at the Society of Arts' Great Room in the Strand, London.
The Public Ledger is founded; the oldest British periodical with continuous daily publication.


International

Seven Years' War: At the Battle of Carrickfergus in Ireland, a force of French troops captures the town of Carrickfergus before retiring.
Surrender of Montreal to the British under General Jeffrey Amherst signals the virtual loss of Canada by the French. British troops oust the Nawab of Bengal Mir Jafar and replace him with Mir Quasim.
Former Chief Tacky leads an unsuccessful slave rebellion in Jamaica, which aims to overthrow British rule.

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