Hon. Henry Legge
1 portrait by Anthony Molteno
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Hon. Henry Legge
by Charles Turner, published by Anthony Molteno, after John Hoppner
mezzotint, published 4 June 1810
14 5/8 in. x 10 3/8 in. (370 mm x 263 mm) plate size; 17 7/8 in. x 12 5/8 in. (455 mm x 320 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D37259
Sitterback to top
- Hon. Henry Legge (1765-1844), Son of William, 2nd Earl of Dartmouth. Sitter in 2 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- John Hoppner (1758-1810), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 217 portraits, Sitter in 13 portraits.
- Anthony Molteno (active 1783-1830), Printseller and bookseller. Artist or producer associated with 23 portraits.
- Charles Turner (1773-1857), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 634 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
Events of 1810back to top
Current affairs
Serious 'Burdett and Liberty' riots break out in London in support of radical MP Sir Francis Burdett who had been arrested for denouncing the House of Common's decision to bar journalists from some debates.Princess Amelia dies triggering renewed bout of illness in her father, George III.
Art and science
Sir Walter Scott publishes his chivalrous, medieval ballad, The Lady of the Lake, set on Loch Katrine in Perthshire.Kennett and Avon Trunk Canal is completed.
First Savings Bank is set up by financier Henry Duncan.
International
Madame De Stael writes De l'Allemagne which portrays Germany as a model of Romantic nationalism for emerging revolutionary nations. It was banned by Napoleon but published in London to great acclaim.Lisbon besieged. Wellington takes shelter behind the fortified lines of the Torres Vedras and the French army are forced to retreat.
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Alan Williams
15 May 2021, 14:36
Is this Father Henry Legge of Blackheath? 1842, featured in the novel The Blackheath Seance Parlour?