Gilbert Elliot, 1st Earl of Minto
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© National Portrait Gallery, London
Gilbert Elliot, 1st Earl of Minto
by James Atkinson
oil on millboard, circa 1822-1830, based on a work of 1813
9 1/2 in. x 7 1/2 in. (241 mm x 191 mm)
Given by the artist's son, Canon J.A. Atkinson, 1890
Primary Collection
NPG 836
Sitterback to top
- Gilbert Elliot Murray Kynynmound, 1st Earl of Minto (1751-1814), Scottish politician and diplomat; Governor-General of India. Sitter in 3 portraits.
Artistback to top
- James Atkinson (1780-1852), Army surgeon and Oriental scholar. Artist or producer of 9 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 433
- Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 339
Events of 1813back to top
Current affairs
Machine breaking Luddite Riots end with seventeen executions in York. Radical John Cartwright's subsequent tour of the manufacturing districts has some success in quelling Luddite discontent with the foundation of the Hampden reform club network across the country.East India Company is deprived of monopoly over trade with India.
Art and science
Millenarian prophet Joanna Southcott, made famous by her visions of the second coming of Christ, announces herself 'with child' by the Holy Ghost.Jane Austen publishes Pride and Prejudice.
International
Victorious Battle of St Pierre near Bayonne led by General Rowland Hill.Battle of Leipzig ends in defeat for Napoleon.
Wellington's victory at Vittoria leads to British invasion of Southern France.
Americans capture and burn Toronto, defeat British in Battle of Lake Erie and recapture Detroit.
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