Randolph Cosby Nesbitt
1 portrait of Randolph Cosby Nesbitt
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Randolph Cosby Nesbitt
by Alexander Bassano, published by Ogden's
cigarette card, published circa 1900
2 3/8 in. x 1 5/8 in. (60 mm x 40 mm) overall
Given by Terence Pepper, 2013
Photographs Collection
NPG x137369
Sitterback to top
- Randolph Cosby Nesbitt (1867-1956), Major; recipient of the Victoria Cross. Sitter in 1 portrait.
Artistsback to top
- Alexander Bassano (1829-1913), Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 2805 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
- Ogden's, Photographers. Artist or producer associated with 231 portraits.
This portraitback to top
This photograph by Bassano was published as a cigarette card by 'Ogden's Guinea Gold Cigarettes'. Originally inserted into cigarette packets to help strengthen the flimsy material, the cards soon became collectible and were popular from c.1870 until the end of the Second World War.
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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