Princess Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
1 portrait of Princess Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Princess Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel
by and published by Henry Meyer, after James Lonsdale
stipple and line engraving, published 27 November 1820
16 3/4 in. x 13 7/8 in. (425 mm x 352 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1868
Reference Collection
NPG D33361
Sitterback to top
- Princess Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (1768-1821), Queen of George IV. Sitter in 101 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- James Lonsdale (1777-1839), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 107 portraits, Sitter in 5 portraits.
- Henry Meyer (1782?-1847), Portrait painter and engraver. Artist or producer associated with 281 portraits.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (3 Red Lion Square, Bloomsbury, London)
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Events of 1820back to top
Current affairs
George III dies at Windsor Castle on 29 January and George IV ascends to the throne.'Trial of Queen Caroline' in the House of Lords; Parliament drops the Bill which was to legitimise a divorce between Caroline and George IV.
Cato Street Conspiracy to assassinate the cabinet discovered. Arthur Thistlewood and fellow conspirators are hung.
Art and science
Sir Thomas Lawrence becomes President of the Royal Academy.Astronomical Society is set up by John Herschel and Charles Babbage.
First iron steamship is launched.
International
Actor, Edmund Kean goes on a successful tour of America after making his name at the Drury Lane Theatre.Revolutions begin in Spain, Portugal and Naples.
The famous ancient Greek statue of the Venus de Milo is rediscovered on the Island of Melos and purchased by the Louvre in Paris.
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