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Robert Hobart, 4th Earl of Buckinghamshire

by Robert Dunkarton, and by Joseph Grozer, published by William Richardson, after Sir Thomas Lawrence
mezzotint, published 20 February 1808
19 1/2 in. x 13 7/8 in. (495 mm x 354 mm) plate size; 21 1/4 in. x 15 1/2 in. (539 mm x 395 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D32306

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  • Robert Dunkarton (circa 1744-circa 1815), Engraver and portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 166 portraits.
  • Joseph Grozer (circa 1755-1798), Mezzotint engraver. Artist or producer associated with 29 portraits.
  • Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830), Portrait painter, collector and President of the Royal Academy. Artist or producer associated with 698 portraits, Sitter in 25 portraits.
  • William Richardson (active 1777-1814), Bookseller, printseller and auctioneer. Artist or producer associated with 400 portraits.

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Current affairs

The 'Mary Anne Clarke affair' erupts in which Clarke, mistress of Frederick, Duke of York, was said to have used her influence with him to run a military promotions racket. Championed by radical government opponents, it ends in the Duke's resignation as Commander-in-Chief of the army.

Art and science

Sculptor John Flaxman begins Nelson memorial for St Paul's.
Richard Trevithick demonstrates model railway travelling at 12 mph.

International

After taking Portugal, Napoleon invades Spain, deposes the Spanish Bourbon monarchy and appoints his brother Joseph as the new King. The
Peninsular War then begins under Sir John Moore and Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, aiming to protect Portugal and exploit Iberian hatred of French tyranny.

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