Possibly Katherine Howard (née Knyvett), Countess of Suffolk
1 of 3 portraits of Katherine Howard (née Knyvett), Countess of Suffolk
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Possibly Katherine Howard (née Knyvett), Countess of Suffolk
by James Caldwall (Caldwell), published by White, Cochrane & Co
line engraving, published May 1811
8 1/2 in. x 5 1/2 in. (215 mm x 140 mm) plate size; 13 in. x 9 1/2 in. (329 mm x 241 mm) paper size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D28118
Sitterback to top
- Katherine Howard (née Knyvett), Countess of Suffolk (after 1563-1638), Courtier. Sitter associated with 3 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- James Caldwall (Caldwell) (1739-1822), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 66 portraits.
- White, Cochrane & Co (active 1811-1812), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.
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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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