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Richard Corbould

probably by Henry Pierce Bone, possibly after Richard Corbould
pencil drawing squared in pencil for transfer, circa 1799 (circa 1790)
5 3/4 in. x 4 5/8 in. (145 mm x 118 mm)
Acquired from Sir George Scharf, 1890
Reference Collection
NPG D17578

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  • Richard Corbould (1757-1831), Landscape painter; Book illustrator. Sitter associated with 2 portraits, Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits.

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  • Henry Pierce Bone (1779-1855), Miniature and enamel painter. Artist or producer associated with 17 portraits.
  • Richard Corbould (1757-1831), Landscape painter; Book illustrator. Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits, Sitter associated with 2 portraits.

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Current affairs

The Prince of Wales is reconciled with his secret wife Maria Fitzherbert.
Corresponding Societies Act is passed prohibiting certain named political groups including the radical London Corresponding Society and the United Irishmen.

Art and science

The Swiss artist Henry Fuseli, resident in England since 1778, is appointed Professor of Painting at the Royal Academy.
The conservative educator Hannah More publishes her Strictures on Female Education which criticised demands for women's rights while proposing an active role for them within religious and moral movements.

International

Successful defence of Acre in the Levant is led by William Sidney Smith.
British expedition to Holland, led by General Ralph Abercromby, ends in evacuation after allies defeated at Battle of Bergen-op-Zoom.
Fall of the ruling Directory in France. Napoleon seizes power.
The Rosetta Stone is discovered in Egypt.

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