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William Sharp

2 of 4 portraits of William Sharp

William Sharp

by William Daniell, after George Dance
soft-ground etching, published 1 June 1811 (10 February 1794)
10 3/4 in. x 8 in. (274 mm x 202 mm) plate size; 18 7/8 in. x 12 1/2 in. (481 mm x 318 mm) paper size
acquired unknown source, 1864
Reference Collection
NPG D12163

Sitterback to top

William Sharp (1729-1810), Surgeon to George III. Sitter in 4 portraits.

Artistsback to top

George Dance (1741-1825), Architect and portrait draughtsman. Artist associated with 322 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
William Daniell (1769-1837), Landscape painter and engraver. Artist associated with 288 portraits.

Related worksback to top

NPG D12102: William Sharp (from same plate)

Placesback to top

Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (9 Cleveland Street, Fitzroy Square, London)

Portrait setback to top

William Daniell after George Dance soft-ground etchings, 1802-27

Subjects & Themesback to top

Events of 1811back to top

Current affairs

George III's insanity is finally publicly admitted amidst arguments in Parliament over the credibility of his doctors. George, Prince of Wales is appointed Regent despite doubts over his capacity to rule effectively. This prompts the Prince's final split with the Catholic Mrs Fitzherbert, his clandestine wife

Art and science

John Loudon McAdam presents his new road surfacing technique to Parliament.
Jane Austen publishes Sense and Sensibility.
Sculptor Francis Leggatt Chantrey exhibits at the Royal Academy for the first time with a celebrated bust of the radical John Horne Tooke.

International

Battle of Albuera; British invade French-held Badajoz in Spain under William Carr Beresford and are victorious over Marshal Soult.
Java captured.

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