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James Hamilton Stanhope

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James Hamilton Stanhope

by Frederick Christian Lewis Sr, after Joseph Slater
stipple engraving, 1826 or after
11 in. x 9 in. (280 mm x 228 mm) plate size; 21 5/8 in. x 14 3/4 in. (549 mm x 376 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1908
Reference Collection
NPG D20616

Sitterback to top

  • James Hamilton Stanhope (1788-1825), Soldier and politician; MP for Buckingham, Fowey and Dartmouth; son of Charles, 3rd Earl Stanhope. Sitter in 3 portraits.

Artistsback to top

  • Frederick Christian Lewis Sr (1779-1856), Engraver and landscape painter. Artist or producer associated with 192 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
  • Joseph Slater (circa 1779-1837), Painter and draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 127 portraits.

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Events of 1826back to top

Current affairs

Riots break out in Lancashire against the use of the power loom, invented by Edmund Cartwright. The looms were gradually being introduced across the country, replacing large numbers of manual workers.

Art and science

Thomas Telford's Menai Straits and Conway Suspension Bridges open, the largest of their kind at the time.

International

Carl Weber arrives to live in England after his opera Der Freischutz is the hit of the London season.

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