Baugniet was a Belgian artist and
lithographer who specialised in portraits of notable people in Belgium, France,
and England. In the 1840s he settled in
London and became a leading society portrait painter. He did portraits of Prince Albert, Charles
Dickens and many more.
The 6th Duke of
Devonshire was responsible for the reconstruction of Lismore Castle in the
early and mid 19th century employing William Atkinson and later Sir
Joseph Paxton. He was also instrumental
in the rebuilding of Dungarvan in the early 19th century providing a
new bridge, square, quay and market place.