Henry Mossop

1 portrait by John Hamilton Mortimer

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Henry Mossop

by William Ridley, published by Vernor & Hood, after John Hamilton Mortimer
stipple engraving, published 30 September 1799
6 1/2 in. x 4 3/8 in. (165 mm x 112 mm) plate size; 7 1/4 in. x 4 7/8 in. (185 mm x 125 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by (Frederick) Leverton Harris, 1927
Reference Collection
NPG D14506

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  • John Hamilton Mortimer (1740-1779), History painter. Artist or producer associated with 15 portraits, Sitter in 6 portraits.
  • William Ridley (1764-1838), Stipple engraver. Artist or producer associated with 126 portraits.
  • Vernor & Hood (active 1794-1806), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 60 portraits.

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Current affairs

The Prince of Wales is reconciled with his secret wife Maria Fitzherbert.
Corresponding Societies Act is passed prohibiting certain named political groups including the radical London Corresponding Society and the United Irishmen.

Art and science

The Swiss artist Henry Fuseli, resident in England since 1778, is appointed Professor of Painting at the Royal Academy.
The conservative educator Hannah More publishes her Strictures on Female Education which criticised demands for women's rights while proposing an active role for them within religious and moral movements.

International

Successful defence of Acre in the Levant is led by William Sidney Smith.
British expedition to Holland, led by General Ralph Abercromby, ends in evacuation after allies defeated at Battle of Bergen-op-Zoom.
Fall of the ruling Directory in France. Napoleon seizes power.
The Rosetta Stone is discovered in Egypt.

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