John Philip Kemble
© National Portrait Gallery, London
John Philip Kemble
by and published by James Heath, and published by Darling & Thompson, after George Chinnery
stipple engraving, published 1st February 1799
Reference Collection
NPG D3464
Artistsback to top
- George Chinnery (1774-1852), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 17 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
- Darling & Thompson (active 1791-1799), Engravers. Artist or producer associated with 8 portraits.
- James Heath (1757-1834), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 84 portraits, Sitter associated with 8 portraits.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (42 Newman Street, London)
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Newport Street, Long Acre, London)
Events of 1799back to top
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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