'Sir Francis Dashwood worshipping Venus'
1 of 7 portraits by William Platt
© National Portrait Gallery, London
'Sir Francis Dashwood worshipping Venus'
by William Platt, after William Hogarth
line engraving, late 18th century
15 in. x 9 7/8 in. (380 mm x 251 mm) plate size; 19 3/8 in. x 13 5/8 in. (491 mm x 347 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Whitin Fund, 1955
Reference Collection
NPG D37234
Sittersback to top
- Francis Dashwood, 11th Baron Le Despencer (1708-1781), Conservative politician; Chancellor of the Exchequer and rake. Sitter associated with 8 portraits.
- John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich (1718-1792), First Lord of the Admiralty. Sitter associated with 25 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- William Hogarth (1697-1764), Painter and engraver. Artist or producer associated with 128 portraits, Sitter associated with 19 portraits.
- William Platt (1775-after 1796), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 7 portraits.
Subjects & Themesback to top
Events of 1760back to top
Current affairs
Death of George II on 25 October at the age of 76. George III succeeds to the throne at the age of 22.Art and science
German artist Johan Zoffany arrives in England, where he is instrumental in reviving the 'conversation piece' genre of painting.First public exhibition of paintings in England is held at the Society of Arts' Great Room in the Strand, London.
The Public Ledger is founded; the oldest British periodical with continuous daily publication.
International
Seven Years' War: At the Battle of Carrickfergus in Ireland, a force of French troops captures the town of Carrickfergus before retiring.Surrender of Montreal to the British under General Jeffrey Amherst signals the virtual loss of Canada by the French. British troops oust the Nawab of Bengal Mir Jafar and replace him with Mir Quasim.
Former Chief Tacky leads an unsuccessful slave rebellion in Jamaica, which aims to overthrow British rule.
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