Sir David Baird







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Sir David Baird
by Thomas Hodgetts, published by AlexandeR Hill, after Sir Henry Raeburn
mezzotint, 1814 or after
29 3/8 in. x 16 in. (745 mm x 407 mm) plate size; 30 3/8 in. x 17 1/4 in. (773 mm x 437 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D21214
Artistsback to top
- Alexander Hill (1800-1866), Printseller and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 6 portraits.
- Thomas Hodgetts (circa 1781-1858), Painter and engraver. Artist or producer associated with 76 portraits.
- Sir Henry Raeburn (1756-1823), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 75 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
Events of 1814back to top
Current affairs
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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