Mary Theresa, Countess of Ilchester and daughters
1 portrait of Mary Theresa Fox-Strangways (née O'Grady), Countess of Ilchester
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Mary Theresa, Countess of Ilchester and daughters
by George H. Every, published by Henry Graves & Co, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, published 1868 (1779)
10 3/8 in. x 7 in. (265 mm x 177 mm) plate size; 17 1/4 in. x 11 3/4 in. (438 mm x 299 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D36437
Sittersback to top
- Lady Mary Lucy Cole (née Fox-Strangways) (1776-1855), Widow of Thomas Mansel Talbot, and later wife of Sir Christopher Cole; daughter of 2nd Earl of Ilchester. Sitter in 1 portrait. Identify
- Elizabeth Theresa Fielding (née Fox-Strangways) (died 1844), Daughter of 2nd Earl of Ilchester; former wife of William Davenport Talbot, and later wife of Charles Feilding. Sitter in 1 portrait. Identify
- Mary Theresa Fox-Strangways (née O'Grady), Countess of Ilchester (died 1790), First wife of 2nd Earl of Ilchester. Sitter in 1 portrait. Identify
Artistsback to top
- George H. Every (1837-1910), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 57 portraits.
- Henry Graves & Co (active 1844-1899), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 256 portraits.
- Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), Painter and first President of the Royal Academy. Artist or producer associated with 1425 portraits, Sitter associated with 40 portraits.
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Events of 1868back to top
Current affairs
Following the Earl of Derby's resignation, Benjamin Disraeli becomes Prime Minister. However, following a near immediate Liberal election victory, he is replaced as Prime Minister by Gladstone. Gladstone sets out his mission to 'pacify Ireland'.Separately, the first meeting of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) is held in Manchester.
Public executions are abolished, and are moved from outside Newgate gaol to inside the prison.
Art and science
Wilkie Collins's The Moonstone published. Credited with writing the first sensation novel The Woman in White, Collins's claims another first here, as the mystery surrounding the disappearance of the Herncastle diamond, is recognised as one of the first detective novels.International
An uprising against Spanish rule in Cuba sparks off the Ten Years' War, in which 200,000 lives are lost. Cubans in the eastern provinces unite under wealthy planter Carlos Manuel de Cespedes. Another armed uprising takes place against Spanish rule in the town of Lares in Puerto Rico, known as the 'Grito de Lares'.Comments back to top
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