Frederick John Robinson, 1st Earl of Ripon
(1782-1859), Prime MinisterRegency Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 20 portraits
Statesman. He served in various Tory ministries and was responsible for introducing protective Corn Laws in 1815. As Chancellor of the Exchequer, 1823-7, he effected numerous fiscal reforms and was dubbed 'Prosperity Robinson'. He became Prime Minister on Canning's death in 1827 and supported Catholic emancipation and the Reform Bill.
Frederick John Robinson, 1st Earl of Ripon
by Sir Thomas Lawrence
oil on canvas, circa 1824
NPG 4875
Frederick John Robinson, 1st Earl of Ripon
published by George Humphrey
etching, published 13 July 1823
NPG D5819
Frederick John Robinson, 1st Earl of Ripon
by Charles Turner, published by George Lawford, after Sir Thomas Lawrence
mezzotint, published 24 May 1824 (circa 1823)
NPG D19466
by Henry Heath, published by Samuel William Fores
hand-coloured etching, published 12 February 1828
NPG D46036
by Henry Heath, published by Samuel William Fores
hand-coloured etching, published 1 February 1828
NPG D48713
Frederick John Robinson, 1st Earl of Ripon
by William Camden Edwards, published by George Virtue, after James Holmes
stipple and line engraving, mid 19th century
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Frederick John Robinson, 1st Earl of Ripon
by William Camden Edwards, after James Holmes
stipple and line engraving, mid 19th century
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Frederick John Robinson, 1st Earl of Ripon
by Joseph John Jenkins, published by Fisher Son & Co, after Sir Thomas Lawrence
stipple engraving, published 1830 (circa 1823)
NPG D5820
Frederick John Robinson, 1st Earl of Ripon
by Joseph John Jenkins, after Sir Thomas Lawrence
stipple engraving, published 1830 (circa 1823)
NPG D5821
Frederick John Robinson, 1st Earl of Ripon
by Joseph John Jenkins, published by Fisher Son & Co, after Sir Thomas Lawrence
stipple engraving, published 1830 (circa 1823)
NPG D5822
by John ('HB') Doyle, printed by Alfred Ducôte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 28 June 1832
NPG D41143
by John ('HB') Doyle, printed by Alfred Ducôte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 12 July 1832
NPG D41147
A Game at Cudgels All Among Friends
by John ('HB') Doyle, printed by Alfred Ducôte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 25 May 1833
NPG D41198
The Upsetting of the Reform Coach
by John ('HB') Doyle, printed by Alfred Ducôte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 4 June 1834
NPG D41259
'"Feeding the Great Boa." (query "a great bore")'
by John ('HB') Doyle, printed by Alfred Ducôte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 12 June 1834
NPG D41260
Thomas Philip de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey; Frederick John Robinson, 1st Earl of Ripon; Philip Robinson
by Samuel William Reynolds, published by Hodgson, Boys & Graves, sold by Sir Francis Graham Moon, 1st Bt, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, published 1834 (1788)
NPG D4034
Thomas Philip de Grey, 2nd Earl de Grey; Frederick John Robinson, 1st Earl of Ripon; Philip Robinson
by Samuel William Reynolds, published by Hodgson, Boys & Graves, sold by Sir Francis Graham Moon, 1st Bt, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, published 1834 (1788)
NPG D4046
The New Umpire Commonly Called "The Derby Dilly"
by John ('HB') Doyle, printed by Ducôte & Stephens, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 5 March 1835
NPG D41310
by John ('HB') Doyle, printed by Alfred Ducôte, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 3 June 1840
NPG D41576
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Stuart arundel. National chairman Coastgard association
29 March 2020, 14:45
I'm trying to research the history of HM Coastgard and I'm sure he had a major part in this in 1822 Can anyone help me ?
M.E. Oderwald
09 May 2021, 20:21
PM Frederick John Robinson is depicted in the painting "Het trappenhuis van de Londense woning van de schilder" (the staircase of the London residence of the painter) painted by Pieter Christoffel Wonder in 1828.
I did research on this painting in 2014 and identified PM FJ Robinson, Sir Henry Frederick Cooke and King George IV. Thereby I my paper I explaine the connection with a hunting accident at Sudbourne, the estate of lord Hertford, whereby Henry Frederick Cooke got wounded. (year 1828).
My paper (in dutch) is on academia.org (all sources used for my research can be found in this paper).
ENGLISH SUMMARY
On the side table is a hare with a white label. The painter left a message on this label. This message was misread for a long time, and the meaning was unclear and misinterpreted. When I examined the painting closely in 2014, I discovered the word "Sudbourne". It took several month to unravel the story behind the picture and the identities of Frederick John Robinson (Lord Goderich), King George IV and Sir Henry Frederick Cooke.
The year is 1828. Sudbourne is an estate nearby Ipswich, belonging to Lord Hertford (member of the Tory-party). In January some Tories gathered here for a hunting party. A shooting accident takes place. Three are wounded, Sir Henry Frederick Cooke and two boys. (note the hare and the two (smaller) partridges from "Sudbourne" on the table in the picture).
Political background 1828: The Tory-party is heavily divided. On request of King George IV, Frederick John Robinson has just formed a new government and is Prime Minister. He is to be considered a moderate Tory. Some ultra-Tories are plotting against him. Moderate Tory colleagues (cabinet members) betray him by leaving his cabinet. The government falls in 144 days. It is the second shortest cabinet in British history (after PM Canning).
This painting is an indictment. It is about dishonesty and betrayal. There are victims, symbolized by the spoils of hunt, pointing to the Tory hunting party in Sudbourne. Robinson is the main victim and the only human in the painting. Depicted is the moment that he acknowledges defeat and offers his resignation to King George IV, painted as a little barking King Charles cavalier. Note the blue collar (wich refers to the Garter riband). Robinson has no other choice. There is only one exit. Down and out.
M. Oderwald