Lady Mary presented to the Prince of Orange (King Charles II; King William III; Queen Mary II)
12 of 33 portraits by Thomas Stothard
Lady Mary presented to the Prince of Orange (King Charles II; King William III; Queen Mary II)
by James Parker, published by Robert Bowyer, after Thomas Stothard
line engraving, published 1799
19 in. x 13 1/2 in. (483 mm x 344 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D32295
Sittersback to top
- King Charles II (1630-1685), Reigned 1660-85. Sitter associated with 295 portraits. Identify
- Queen Mary II (1662-1694), Reigned with William III 1689-94. Sitter associated with 97 portraits. Identify
- King William III (1650-1702), Reigned 1689-1702. Sitter associated with 142 portraits. Identify
Artistsback to top
- Robert Bowyer (1758-1834), Miniature painter and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 47 portraits.
- James Parker (1750-1805), Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 17 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
- Thomas Stothard (1755-1834), Painter and illustrator. Artist or producer associated with 34 portraits, Sitter in 14 portraits.
Subjects & Themesback to top
Events of 1799back to top
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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