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John Barrington
29 of 29 portraits by Arthur N. Sanders
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John Barrington
by Arthur N. Sanders, after Sir Joshua Reynolds
mezzotint, published 1878 (1757-1758)
8 7/8 in. x 6 7/8 in. (227 mm x 175 mm) plate size; 20 in. x 13 5/8 in. (508 mm x 347 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D21473
Sitterback to top
- John Barrington (circa 1722-1764), Deputy Governor of Berwick and Major General; son of 1st Viscount Barrington. Sitter in 3 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), Painter and first President of the Royal Academy. Artist or producer associated with 1425 portraits, Sitter associated with 40 portraits.
- Arthur N. Sanders (1838-active 1870), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 29 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D23468: John Barrington (from same plate)
- NPG D23469: John Barrington (from same plate)
Events of 1878back to top
Current affairs
The University of London becomes the first English university to admit women to examination and degree, although women had been allowed to attend classes at the University since 1830.The former British Prime Minister Lord John Russell dies at Pembroke Lodge, in Surrey.
Art and science
Libel trial between critic John Ruskin and artist Whistler, provoked after Ruskin's review of Nocturne in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket accused Whistler of 'flinging a pot of paint in the public's face'. Whistler sued Ruskin, and although Ruskin was found guilty, he only had to pay one farthing in damages; the case bankrupted Whistler.Frederic Leighton, the renowned painter and sculptor is elected President of the Royal Academy.
International
The Treaty of Berlin is signed following the end of the Turkish-Russo war (1877-8). In a major shake-up of the Balkans, Bulgaria became autonomous, and Serbia, Montenegro, and Romania gained independence and territory, and Bosnia-Herzegovina was assigned to Austria for administration. The British delegation, including Lord Russell and Disraeli, score diplomatic success in limiting Russian influence in the Balkans, continuing to prop up Turkey.Comments back to top
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