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Duncan Forbes of Culloden
12 of 14 portraits by Jeremiah Davison
© National Portrait Gallery, London
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Duncan Forbes of Culloden
by John Faber Jr, sold by Christopher Seton, after Jeremiah Davison
mezzotint, 1748
14 in. x 10 in. (357 mm x 254 mm) plate size; 16 7/8 in. x 11 1/2 in. (428 mm x 292 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1952
Reference Collection
NPG D37720
Sitterback to top
- Duncan Forbes of Culloden (1685-1747), Lord President of the Court of Session. Sitter in 4 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Jeremiah Davison (circa 1695-1745), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 14 portraits.
- John Faber Jr (circa 1695-1756), Engraver and portrait and miniature painter. Artist or producer associated with 818 portraits.
- Christopher Seton (active 1748), Printseller and engraver. Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D2001: Duncan Forbes of Culloden (from same plate)
- NPG D37719: Duncan Forbes of Culloden (from same plate)
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Golden Head, Suffolk Street, Charing Cross, London)
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Events of 1748back to top
Current affairs
In his role as magistrate, Henry Fielding organises the forerunner of the Bow Street Runners, effectively London's first police force.Fire in the City of London causes over a million pounds worth of damage.
Art and science
Tobias Smollett publishes The Adventures of Roderick Random.Samuel Richardson publishes Clarissa; the longest novel in the English language.
Philosopher David Hume publishes An Enquiry concerning Human Understanding.
Physician John Fothergill's pamphlet Account of the Sore Throat attended with Ulcers contains the first description of diphtheria.
International
Ancient Roman city of Pompeii is rediscovered near Naples, further fuelling a resurgence of interest in the antique among British collectors such as the diplomat Sir William Hamilton.Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle ends the War of the Austrian Succession.
French writer Montesquieu anonymously publishes his influential treatise on political theory L'Esprit des Lois (The Spirit of the Laws).
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