Juliana Elizabeth Schwellenberg ('An angel, gliding on a sun-beam into paradise')
3 of 4 portraits of Juliana Elizabeth Schwellenberg







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Juliana Elizabeth Schwellenberg ('An angel, gliding on a sun-beam into paradise')
by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 11 October 1791
10 3/4 in. x 8 3/8 in. (273 mm x 214 mm) plate size; 13 5/8 in. x 10 5/8 in. (347 mm x 270 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D12426
Sitterback to top
- Juliana Elizabeth Schwellenberg (circa 1728-circa 1797), Keeper of the Robes to the Queen. Sitter in 4 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- James Gillray (1756-1815), Caricaturist. Artist associated with 881 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
- Hannah Humphrey (circa 1745-1818), Publisher and printseller. Artist associated with 719 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
Events of 1791back to top
Current affairs
Thomas Paine publishes his inflammatory and widely read Rights of Man in response to Edmund Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France of the previous year. The work advocates radical revolution and prompts a trial for seditious libel that takes place in his absence.The Catholic Relief Act is passed, repealing the most severe penal laws.
Art and science
Robert Burns publishes Tam O'Shanter, combining the Scottish vernacular with the formal traditions of classical English poetry and exploring radical ideas of freedom.The Observer newspaper is founded.
The Ordnance Survey is set up to prepare detailed maps of the country.
International
Mozart composes The Magic Flute.The Declaration of the Rights of Man establishes liberal freedoms in France
The French Constitution is passed by the National Assembly.
Louis XVI flees Paris with his family but is captured at Varennes.
William Pitt declares Britain will remain neutral in any war against France.
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