John Burns
1 portrait by John Graham Gilbert
© National Portrait Gallery, London
John Burns
by William Ward, after John Graham Gilbert
mezzotint, published 1831
21 3/4 in. x 16 7/8 in. (553 mm x 428 mm) plate size; 26 1/8 in. x 20 1/4 in. (664 mm x 514 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D32437
Sitterback to top
- John Burns (1744-1839), Minister of the Barony Church, Glasgow; lexicographer. Sitter in 1 portrait.
Artistsback to top
- John Graham Gilbert (1794-1866), Scottish painter and art collector. Artist or producer associated with 8 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- William Ward (1766-1826), Engraver; father of William James Ward. Artist or producer associated with 170 portraits.
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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