William Adam
9 of 10 portraits by John P. Quilley
© National Portrait Gallery, London
William Adam
by John P. Quilley, after Colvin Smith
mezzotint, published 1833
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D5614
Sitterback to top
- William Adam (1751-1839), Barrister, politician and judge. Sitter associated with 6 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- John P. Quilley (active 1812-1842), Reproductive engraver. Artist or producer associated with 10 portraits.
- Colvin Smith (1796-1875), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 15 portraits.
Events of 1833back to top
Current affairs
Shaftesbury's Factory Act is passed regulating women's hours and providing for the education of children working in the textile industry.Bank Act is passed, making Bank of England notes Britain's legal tender.
Art and science
Charles Lamb publishes Last Essays of Elia after the enormous success of his earlier Essays. A comic allegorization of his humdrum clerical job they become one of the period's literary sensations.Charles Dickens begins his series Sketches by Boz in the Monthly Magazine.
International
Abolition of slavery in the British Empire; 780,000 slaves are freed, £20 million is allocated as compensation for slave owners and a six year apprenticeship system for freed slaves is established.Comments back to top
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