Samuel Barrington

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Samuel Barrington

by Richard Earlom, published by Robert Sayer, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, published 1 March 1791
14 7/8 in. x 11 in. (379 mm x 279 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1958
Reference Collection
NPG D21463

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  • Richard Earlom (1743-1822), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 107 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
  • Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), Painter and first President of the Royal Academy. Artist or producer associated with 1425 portraits, Sitter associated with 40 portraits.
  • Robert Sayer (1724 or 1725-1794), Printseller and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 198 portraits.

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  • NPG D641: Samuel Barrington (from same plate)
  • NPG D642: Samuel Barrington (from same plate)

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Current affairs

Thomas Paine publishes his inflammatory and widely read Rights of Man in response to Edmund Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France of the previous year. The work advocates radical revolution and prompts a trial for seditious libel that takes place in his absence.
The Catholic Relief Act is passed, repealing the most severe penal laws.

Art and science

Robert Burns publishes Tam O'Shanter, combining the Scottish vernacular with the formal traditions of classical English poetry and exploring radical ideas of freedom.
The Observer newspaper is founded.
The Ordnance Survey is set up to prepare detailed maps of the country.

International

Mozart composes The Magic Flute.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man establishes liberal freedoms in France
The French Constitution is passed by the National Assembly.
Louis XVI flees Paris with his family but is captured at Varennes.
William Pitt declares Britain will remain neutral in any war against France.

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