© National Portrait Gallery, London
by Robert Scott, after John Smart Click on the links below to find out more
line engraving, published 1792
5 7/8 in. x 3 1/2 in. (150 mm x 90 mm) plate size; 7 3/8 in. x 4 5/8 in. (187 mm x 118 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
- James Anderson (1738-1809), Botanist, agriculturalist and physician in India. Sitter in 7 portraits.
- Robert Scott (1777-1841), Engraver. Artist associated with 9 portraits.
- John Smart (1741-1811), Miniature painter. Artist associated with 20 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
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Art and science
Mary Wollstonecraft publishes A Vindication of the Rights of Woman
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The mob invades the Tuileries and the French Royal Family is imprisoned marking the end of France's experiment with constitutional monarchy and the declaration of the first French Republic.The Revolutionary Commune is established in Paris.France declares war on Austria and then Prussia.