Lady Caroline Spencer (née Russell), Duchess of Marlborough

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Lady Caroline Spencer (née Russell), Duchess of Marlborough

by and sold by James Macardell, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, early 1760s (circa 1759-1762)
14 1/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (358 mm x 252 mm) plate size; 14 3/4 in. x 10 1/4 in. (375 mm x 260 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1961
Reference Collection
NPG D3678

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  • James Macardell (1727 or 1728-1765), Mezzotint engraver. Artist or producer associated with 294 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
  • Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), Painter and first President of the Royal Academy. Artist or producer associated with 1425 portraits, Sitter associated with 40 portraits.

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  • NPG D38249: Lady Caroline Spencer (née Russell), Duchess of Marlborough (from same plate)
  • NPG D39945: Lady Caroline Spencer (née Russell), Duchess of Marlborough (from same plate)

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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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