William Bates Ferguson
1 portrait of William Bates Ferguson
© National Portrait Gallery, London
William Bates Ferguson
by Olive Edis
platinotype on cream card mount, 1900-1930
7 7/8in. x 5 7/8in. (200 mm x 149 mm)
Given by Olive Edis, 1948
Photographs Collection
NPG x5195
Sitterback to top
- William Bates Ferguson (1853-1937), Scientist and photographer. Sitter in 1 portrait.
Artistback to top
- (Mary) Olive Edis (Mrs Galsworthy) (1876-1955), Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 425 portraits, Sitter in 17 portraits.
Placesback to top
- Place made and portrayed: United Kingdom: England, London (sitter's workroom, Compayne Gardens, Hampstead, London)
Events of 1900back to top
Current affairs
The Conservatives return to power, after the Prime Minister Lord Salisbury calls a general election, known as the 'Khaki election', on the back of huge jingoistic support for the Boer War.The Labour Representation Committee (LRC) is founded from a coalition of socialist groups; they win two seats in the 1900 election and Ramsay Macdonald is appointed secretary. The Labour politician Keir Hardie is also returned to Parliament for Merthyr Tydfilin Wales.
Art and science
German physicist Max Planck proposes the concept of the quantum theory. Sigmund Freud's The Interpretation of Dreams is published. In the text, Freud outlines his theory of dream analysis, crucial to the study of the unconscious, and introduces key concepts in psychoanalysis, such as the Ego.The Paris International Exhibition, attended by more than 50 million people and including over 76,000 exhibitors, marks the heyday of Art Nouveau.
International
In China the Boxer rebellion takes place. The Boxers were anti-imperialist and against foreign influence in trade, religion, politics and technology in the final years of the Manchu rule. The Boxers invade Beijing, killing 230 foreigners and Chinese Christians. The rebellion is suppressed by a multinational coalition of 20,000 troops, with China being forced to pay large war reparations, contributing to growing nationalist resentment against the Qing dynasty.Comments back to top
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