Elizabeth Herbert (née Spencer), Countess of Pembroke
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Elizabeth Herbert (née Spencer), Countess of Pembroke
by Charles Turner, after Sir George Hayter
mezzotint, published 1824
13 3/8 in. x 10 in. (340 mm x 254 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D3846
Sitterback to top
- Elizabeth Herbert (née Spencer), Countess of Pembroke (1738-1831), Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Charlotte; wife of 10th Earl of Pembroke. Sitter in 9 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Sir George Hayter (1792-1871), Portrait and history painter; son of Charles Hayter. Artist or producer associated with 198 portraits, Sitter associated with 16 portraits.
- Charles Turner (1773-1857), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 632 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D40134: Elizabeth Herbert (née Spencer), Countess of Pembroke (from same plate)
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Events of 1824back to top
Current affairs
Anti-Trade Union Combination Acts of 1799 and 1800 are repealed after persuasive arguments from radical Francis Place that prohibition of workers' combinations only increased their appeal. The unions had been banned for fear that they were becoming involved in democratic politics.Art and science
National Gallery is established when Parliament agrees to purchase a collection of thirty-eight paintings from the estate of philanthropist John Julius Angerstein. William Seguier is appointed first Keeper.Society of British Artists holds its first exhibition, aiming to appeal to a broader art public than those who visited the Royal Academy.
International
Lord Byron dies of a fever at Missolonghi while fighting in the Greek War of Independence.Britain declares war on Burma after threat of Indian invasion.
Singapore is ceded to Britain.
John Constable's Haywain receives Gold Medal at the Paris Salon.
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