Robert Raikes

Sitterback to top

• Robert Raikes (1735-1811), Journalist and promoter of Sunday Schools. Sitter in 6 portraits.

Artistback to top

• George Romney (1734-1802), Portrait painter. Artist associated with 156 portraits, Sitter in 5 portraits.

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Raikes's ideas gained widespread support, especially from evangelical writers such as Sarah Trimmer and Hannah More who encouraged the foundation of schools in rural and industrial communities. By 1831 more than one and a half million children were registered in Sunday Schools.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Ingamells, John, National Portrait Gallery: Mid-Georgian Portraits 1760-1790, 2004, p. 390
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 510

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Chairs
• On display at the Gallery