Sir Peter Francis Bourgeois
9 of 9 portraits of Sir Peter Francis Bourgeois
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sir Peter Francis Bourgeois
by Giovanni Vendramini, published by T. Cadell & W. Davies, after William Evans, after Sir William Beechey
stipple engraving, published 7 May 1811
16 in. x 11 3/4 in. (407 mm x 297 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D32013
Sitterback to top
- Sir Peter Francis Bourgeois (1756-1811), Landscape painter; founder of Dulwich Picture Gallery. Sitter in 9 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Sir William Beechey (1753-1839), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 252 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
- T. Cadell & W. Davies (active 1795-1817), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 236 portraits.
- William Evans (active 1797-1856), Draughtsman and engraver. Artist or producer associated with 103 portraits.
- Giovanni Vendramini (1769-1839), Engraver and architect. Artist or producer associated with 25 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D32014: Sir Peter Francis Bourgeois (from same plate)
- NPG 231: Sir Peter Francis Bourgeois (after)
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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