Richard Clark
3 of 4 portraits by John Scarlett Davis
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Richard Clark
by John Scarlett Davis, after Sir Thomas Lawrence
mezzotint, published 1829
22 in. x 16 in. (560 mm x 406 mm) paper size
Given by Ernest E. Leggatt, 1913
Reference Collection
NPG D33300
Sitterback to top
- Richard Clark (1739-1831), Attorney and Chamberlain of London. Sitter in 7 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- John Scarlett Davis (1804-1845), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830), Portrait painter, collector and President of the Royal Academy. Artist or producer associated with 696 portraits, Sitter in 25 portraits.
Events of 1829back to top
Current affairs
Metropolitan police force of over three thousand paid, uniformed, professional policemen founded by Home Secretary Sir Robert Peel.Roman Catholic Relief Act grants emancipation; Catholics admitted to vote, sit in parliament and hold almost all public offices.
Art and science
Success of George Stephenson's Rocket steam engine at Rainhill Trials.First London bus service licensed; the new 'box-on-wheels' contributes greatly to the expansion of the suburbs.
Apsley House completed for the Duke of Wellington by Benjamin Wyatt.
First Oxford and Cambridge boat race.
International
Andrew Jackson is elected President of the United States.Comments back to top
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