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William Vaughan
4 of 267 portraits by Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey
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William Vaughan
by Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey
marble bust, 1811
24 in. (610 mm) high
Purchased, 1973
Primary Collection
NPG 4934
On display at Museum of London Docklands, London
Artistback to top
- Sir Francis Leggatt Chantrey (1781-1841), Sculptor. Artist or producer associated with 267 portraits, Sitter in 11 portraits.
This portraitback to top
The portrait was commissioned by Vaughan's friend and business associate, Daniel Alexander.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 631
- Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 517
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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On display at Museum of London Docklands, London
Sandra Webber
16 August 2020, 21:20
William Vaughan left this Chantry portrait sculpture of himself to his nephew Petty Vaughan. (see William Vaughan 1841 Will & 1845 Codicil, Court of Canterbury. Proved 1850.) Petty (1788-1854) was an unmarried son of William's eldest brother Benjamin Vaughan, and Petty also worked with William.