'The Presentation of Dollalolla accompanied by the Mighty Thumb'
12 of 85 portraits of Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover
'The Presentation of Dollalolla accompanied by the Mighty Thumb'
by William Heath, published by Thomas McLean
hand-coloured etching, published circa April 1828
10 in. x 14 7/8 in. (254 mm x 379 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by Sir Edward Dillon Lott du Cann, 2018
Reference Collection
NPG D48715
Artistsback to top
- William Heath (1795-1840), Printmaker and caricaturist. Artist or producer associated with 103 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Thomas McLean (1788-1875), Publisher and dealer. Artist or producer associated with 1058 portraits.
Sittersback to top
- William George Spencer Cavendish, 6th Duke of Devonshire (1790-1858), Lord Chamberlain. Sitter in 14 portraits. Identify
- Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland and King of Hanover (1771-1851), Son of George III. Sitter in 85 portraits. Identify
- King George IV (1762-1830), Regent 1811-19; Reigned 1820-30. Sitter associated with 274 portraits. Identify
- William Aubrey de Vere Beauclerk, 9th Duke of St Albans (1801-1849). Sitter in 3 portraits. Identify
- Harriot Beauclerk (née Mellon), Duchess of St Albans (1777?-1837), Actress and banker. Sitter in 5 portraits. Identify
- Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), Field Marshal and Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 640 portraits. Identify
Related worksback to top
- NPG D48716: 'The Presentation of Dollalolla accompanied by the Mighty Thumb' (from same plate)
Subjects & Themesback to top
- Chairs and thrones
- Crests, seals and coats of arms
- Gloves and gauntlets
- Group portraits
- Jewellery
- Jewellery - Bangles and bracelets
- Jewellery - Crowns and tiaras
- Jewellery - Earrings
- Jewellery - Hair ornaments
- Jewellery - Pendants and necklaces
- Pets and animals
- Pets and animals - Birds
- Pets and animals - Wild and exotic animals
- Words and inscriptions
Events of 1828back to top
Current affairs
Duke of Wellington becomes Prime Minister.Madhouse Act attempts to regulate asylums and ensure new arrivals are genuinely insane.
Repeal of the Test Acts removes political restrictions from dissenters, allowing them to hold public office.
Art and science
London Zoological Gardens open in Regent's Park. They provide both entertainment and a supply of exotic specimens for naturalists and anatomists such as Richard Owen who becomes a European authority on the subject.International
Daniel O'Connell is elected Member of Parliament for County Clare but as a Catholic is not permitted to take his seat.Comments back to top
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