Richard Parkes Bonington
1 portrait by Margaret Sarah Carpenter
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Richard Parkes Bonington
by John P. Quilley, published by James Carpenter, published by Colnaghi, Son & Co, after Margaret Sarah Carpenter
mezzotint, published 28 January 1831 (circa 1827-1830)
12 1/2 in. x 9 3/8 in. (317 mm x 237 mm) plate size; 20 1/8 in. x 15 in. (512 mm x 382 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D31945
Sitterback to top
- Richard Parkes Bonington (1802-1828), Painter. Sitter in 9 portraits, Artist or producer associated with 6 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- James Carpenter (active 1799-1850), Bookseller and bookbinder. Artist or producer associated with 13 portraits.
- Margaret Sarah Carpenter (née Geddes) (1793-1872), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 34 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Colnaghi, Son & Co (active 1826-1835), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 74 portraits.
- John P. Quilley (active 1812-1842), Reproductive engraver. Artist or producer associated with 10 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D19946: Richard Parkes Bonington (from same plate)
- NPG D756: Richard Parkes Bonington (from same plate)
- NPG 444: Richard Parkes Bonington (after)
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Old Bond Street; Pall Mall East, London)
Events of 1831back to top
Current affairs
Parliamentary Reform Bill is rejected by the House of Lords prompting riots in Nottingham, Derby and Bristol.Art and science
Michael Faraday demonstrates electromagnetic induction.Death of Lady Sarah Ponsonby, last of the famous Ladies of Llangollen who attracted many of the leading names in art and literature to visit them at their home in Plas Newydd, Wales.
Opening of New London Bridge, designed by John Rennie.
International
Violinist Niccolo Paganini arrives in England from Italy and embarks on a six month tour of the country after astonishing London audiences with his virtuoso performances.Revolutionary outbreaks in Modena, Parma and the Papal States influenced by the July Revolution in France the previous year.
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