King Edward I
1 portrait of King Edward I
© National Portrait Gallery, London
King Edward I
by George Vertue, after Unknown artist
line engraving, 1734
Reference Collection
NPG D5012
Artistsback to top
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6578 portraits.
- George Vertue (1683-1756), Engraver and antiquary. Artist or producer associated with 865 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
Events of 1734back to top
Current affairs
Bank of England moves to its present building in Threadneedle Street, London, designed by the architect John Soane.Engravers' Copyright Act, known as 'Hogarth's Act' is passed to prevent the piracy of prints.
Prime Minister Robert Walpole wins his third General Election victory.
Art and science
Artist James Thornhill dies.William Hogarth completes A Rake's Progress series of paintings. .
Society of Dilettanti is founded in London; a group of noblemen and scholars who had been on the Grand Tour and aim to promote the study of ancient Greek and Roman art.
Oriental scholar George Sale translates the Qu'ran into English for the first time.
International
French, Sardinian and Spanish troops defeat Austrians throughout Italy. Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI declares war on France.Composer Johann Sebastian Bach debuts his Christmas Oratorio in Leipzig.
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