George Washington
1 portrait of George Washington
© National Portrait Gallery, London
George Washington
by Thomas Holloway, after Unknown artist
line engraving, published 1794
9 3/4 in. x 8 in. (248 mm x 203 mm) plate size; 12 5/8 in. x 10 in. (321 mm x 254 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D8287
Sitterback to top
- George Washington (1732-1799), First President of the United States. Sitter in 22 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Thomas Holloway (1748-1827), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 33 portraits.
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6578 portraits.
Events of 1794back to top
Current affairs
Treason Trials against John Horne Tooke, Thomas Hardy and John Thelwall take place amidst fears of domestic revolution. Their acquittal marks the most dramatic victory of the cause.Leader of the Opposition, Charles James Fox's Libel Bill secures the landmark right of trial by jury for the accused.
Thomas Muir and the four other Scottish Martyrs who campaigned for parliamentary reform were transported to Australia for sedition.
Art and science
Edward Jenner discovers the smallpox inoculation after realising that those who worked with cattle and caught cowpox developed immunity.Drury Lane Theatre re-opens under the management of the playwright Richard Brinsley Sheridan. In competition with the Covent Garden Theatre it featured a new pit and boxes designed by architect Henry Holland.
International
Maximilien Robespierre, member of the French dictatorial Committee of Public Safety is arrested and executed as part of a conspiracy by enemies who disliked his anti-extremist stance and zeal for social reform.Campaign in the Low Countries under the Duke of York. Allies are defeated and French reoccupy Brussels. British troops retreat to Holland.
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