Louise de Kéroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth
3 of 5 portraits by Colburn & Bentley
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Louise de Kéroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth
by Charles Edward Wagstaff, published by Colburn & Bentley, after Sir Peter Lely
stipple and line engraving, published 1 December 1831
12 7/8 in. x 9 in. (327 mm x 228 mm) plate size; 13 1/2 in. x 9 1/2 in. (343 mm x 240 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by (Frederick) Leverton Harris, 1927
Reference Collection
NPG D15200
Sitterback to top
- Louise de Kéroualle, Duchess of Portsmouth (1649-1734), Mistress of Charles II. Sitter in 15 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Colburn & Bentley (active 1831), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 5 portraits.
- Sir Peter Lely (1618-1680), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 843 portraits, Sitter in 19 portraits.
- Charles Edward Wagstaff (1808-1850), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 44 portraits.
Events of 1831back to top
Current affairs
Parliamentary Reform Bill is rejected by the House of Lords prompting riots in Nottingham, Derby and Bristol.Art and science
Michael Faraday demonstrates electromagnetic induction.Death of Lady Sarah Ponsonby, last of the famous Ladies of Llangollen who attracted many of the leading names in art and literature to visit them at their home in Plas Newydd, Wales.
Opening of New London Bridge, designed by John Rennie.
International
Violinist Niccolo Paganini arrives in England from Italy and embarks on a six month tour of the country after astonishing London audiences with his virtuoso performances.Revolutionary outbreaks in Modena, Parma and the Papal States influenced by the July Revolution in France the previous year.
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