Sir Nathaniel Dance-Holland (1735 ndash; 1811) was a notable English portrait painter and later a politician. The third son of architect George Dance the Elder; Dance studied art under Francis Hayman; and like many contemporaries also studied in Italy. There he met Angelica Kauffman; and painted several historic and classical paintings. On his return to England; he became a successful portrait painter. With Hayman and his architect brother George Dance the Younger; he was one of the founder members of the Royal Academy in 1768. He was commissioned to paint King George III and his queen; plus Captain James Cook and actor David Garrick. In 1790; he gave up his artistic career and became Member of Parliament for East Grinstead in Sussex. He served this seat until 1802 when he moved to Great Bedwyn; serving until 1806. In 1807 he returned to East Grinstead; serving until his death in 1811. He was made a baronet in 1800; which became extinct upon his death.
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