Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
1 portrait of Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
by Francesco Bartolozzi, published by Robert John Thornton, after Sir William Beechey
stipple engraving, published 1799
18 1/4 in. x 12 1/4 in. (464 mm x 311 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1957
Reference Collection
NPG D33078
Sitterback to top
- Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818), Queen consort of George III. Sitter associated with 85 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Francesco Bartolozzi (1727-1815), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 165 portraits, Sitter in 16 portraits.
- Sir William Beechey (1753-1839), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 252 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
- Robert John Thornton (1768-1837), Physician, writer on botany and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 48 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Duke Street, Grosvenor Square, London)
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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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