George Holme-Sumner
© National Portrait Gallery, London
George Holme-Sumner
by William Ward, after Thomas Stewardson
mezzotint, 1814
17 3/4 in. x 13 3/4 in. (452 mm x 350 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1963
Reference Collection
NPG D35934
Sitterback to top
- George Holme-Sumner (1761 or 1762-1838), Politician; MP for Surrey. Sitter in 1 portrait.
Artistsback to top
- Thomas Stewardson (1781-1859), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 25 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- William Ward (1766-1826), Engraver; father of William James Ward. Artist or producer associated with 170 portraits.
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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