John Fane, 11th Earl of Westmorland

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John Fane, 11th Earl of Westmorland

after Sir Thomas Lawrence
pencil and wash, 1820-1838, based on a work of 1814-1820
9 in. x 6 5/8 in. (229 mm x 168 mm)
Purchased, 1953
Primary Collection
NPG 3886

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  • Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830), Portrait painter, collector and President of the Royal Academy. Artist or producer associated with 698 portraits, Sitter in 25 portraits.

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A life-long friend of William Pitt and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1789, Westmorland was against the emancipation of Catholics. He was recalled by Pitt in 1795 when it became clear that some religious concessions would have to be granted.

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  • NPG D37835: John Fane, 11th Earl of Westmorland (based on same portrait)
  • NPG D37836: John Fane, 11th Earl of Westmorland (based on same portrait)

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Current affairs

Princess Caroline leaves England for a lengthy series of travels in Europe and the Middle East. Scandalous gossip promptly surrounds her relationship with her Italian valet, Count Bartholomew Bergami.
George, Prince Regent, hosts a visit of the victorious allies to England with spectacular celebrations and fireworks at Carlton House.

Art and science

John Soane completes the construction of Dulwich Picture Gallery.
First steam printing machine in the world is used to publish The Times.
New Royal Mint opens at Tower Hill with improved precision machinery.
Grand Western Canal completed from Loudwell to Tiverton.

International

Paris falls under allied attack; Napoleon sent into exile on Elba.
Force of British veterans lands at Chesapeake Bay, defeats Americans at Bladensburg and burns parts of Washington DC.
Peace treaty signed with Americans in Ghent. General Pakenham is killed leading attack on New Orleans before news of the peace reaches America.

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