Thomas Grenville
1 portrait of Thomas Grenville
Thomas Grenville
by and published by William Say, after John Hoppner
mezzotint, published 30 July 1808
9 1/2 in. x 7 3/4 in. (242 mm x 197 mm) paper size
Given by Mrs Masterman, 1963
Reference Collection
NPG D11385
Sitterback to top
- Thomas Grenville (1755-1846), Book collector and diplomat. Sitter associated with 13 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- John Hoppner (1758-1810), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 217 portraits, Sitter in 13 portraits.
- William Say (1768-1834), Mezzotint engraver. Artist or producer associated with 261 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D2524: Thomas Grenville (from same plate)
- NPG D15011: Thomas Grenville (from same plate)
Events of 1808back to top
Current affairs
The 'Mary Anne Clarke affair' erupts in which Clarke, mistress of Frederick, Duke of York, was said to have used her influence with him to run a military promotions racket. Championed by radical government opponents, it ends in the Duke's resignation as Commander-in-Chief of the army.Art and science
Sculptor John Flaxman begins Nelson memorial for St Paul's.Richard Trevithick demonstrates model railway travelling at 12 mph.
International
After taking Portugal, Napoleon invades Spain, deposes the Spanish Bourbon monarchy and appoints his brother Joseph as the new King. ThePeninsular War then begins under Sir John Moore and Arthur Wellesley, later Duke of Wellington, aiming to protect Portugal and exploit Iberian hatred of French tyranny.
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