Joanna Southcott
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Joanna Southcott
by William Sharp, published by Jane Townley
line engraving, published 12 January 1812
14 in. x 12 in. (355 mm x 304 mm) plate size; 17 5/8 in. x 13 3/4 in. (448 mm x 348 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Herbert Henry Raphael, 1st Bt, 1913
Reference Collection
NPG D19573
Artistsback to top
- William Sharp (1749-1824), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 73 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
- Jane Townley (died 1825), Wealthy follower of Joanna Southcott. Artist or producer associated with 3 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG 1402: Joanna Southcott (after)
- NPG D41985: Joanna Southcott (from same plate)
- NPG D41986: Joanna Southcott (from same plate)
Events of 1812back to top
Current affairs
Prime Minister Spencer Perceval is assassinated in the lobby of the House of Commons by a bankrupt named John Bellingham. A new administration is formed under Lord Liverpool.The Toleration Act is passed giving greater freedom of worship to dissenters in order to ensure their political loyalty.
Art and science
Actress Sarah Siddons retires from the London stage. Her final appearance is as Lady Macbeth, the role that made her famous, but the performance has to end after the sleepwalking scene because of the fervour of the audience.Building of Regent's Canal begins under John Rennie.
International
United States declares war on Britain over grievances arising from British naval conduct in the French wars. American plan for attack on Canada fails and British troops under Sir Edward Pakenham force surrender of Detroit.Wellington defeats French at Salamanca and enters Madrid.
Napoleon leads France in disastrous Russian campaign.
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