George Legge, 3rd Earl of Dartmouth
6 of 7 portraits of George Legge, 3rd Earl of Dartmouth
© National Portrait Gallery, London
George Legge, 3rd Earl of Dartmouth
by and published by Charles Theodosius Heath, and published by Josiah Boydell, and published by Colnaghi & Co, after Thomas Phillips
line engraving, published 1 January 1814
20 1/8 in. x 14 1/2 in. (510 mm x 367 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D34685
Artistsback to top
- Josiah Boydell (1752-1817), Artist and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 69 portraits.
- Colnaghi & Co (active 1809-1835), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 101 portraits.
- Charles Theodosius Heath (1785-1848), Landscape and figure engraver. Artist or producer associated with 20 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Thomas Phillips (1770-1845), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 218 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (6 Seymour Place, Sommers Town, London)
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Cheapside, London)
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Cockspur Street, Haymarket, London)
Events of 1814back to top
Current affairs
Princess Caroline leaves England for a lengthy series of travels in Europe and the Middle East. Scandalous gossip promptly surrounds her relationship with her Italian valet, Count Bartholomew Bergami.George, Prince Regent, hosts a visit of the victorious allies to England with spectacular celebrations and fireworks at Carlton House.
Art and science
John Soane completes the construction of Dulwich Picture Gallery.First steam printing machine in the world is used to publish The Times.
New Royal Mint opens at Tower Hill with improved precision machinery.
Grand Western Canal completed from Loudwell to Tiverton.
International
Paris falls under allied attack; Napoleon sent into exile on Elba.Force of British veterans lands at Chesapeake Bay, defeats Americans at Bladensburg and burns parts of Washington DC.
Peace treaty signed with Americans in Ghent. General Pakenham is killed leading attack on New Orleans before news of the peace reaches America.
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