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John Parker, 1st Earl of Morley

by William Say, published by Colnaghi, Son & Co, after Frederick Richard Say
mezzotint, published 2 May 1831
15 3/4 in. x 12 3/8 in. (401 mm x 314 mm) plate size; 23 5/8 in. x 17 1/2 in. (599 mm x 443 mm) paper size
Given by Dodie Masterman, 1964
Reference Collection
NPG D39036

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  • Colnaghi, Son & Co (active 1826-1835), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 74 portraits.
  • Frederick Richard Say (1805-1868), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 49 portraits.
  • William Say (1768-1834), Mezzotint engraver. Artist or producer associated with 261 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.

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  • NPG D11335: John Parker, 1st Earl of Morley (from same plate)
  • NPG D39037: John Parker, 1st Earl of Morley (from same plate)

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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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