Daniel Adams ('Published by order of the Society for Constitutional Information by D. A[dam]s secrety')
1 portrait of Daniel Adams
© National Portrait Gallery, London
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Daniel Adams ('Published by order of the Society for Constitutional Information by D. A[dam]s secrety')
by James Sayers, published by Thomas Cornell
etching, published 12 May 1791
8 1/2 in. x 11 1/4 in. (215 mm x 287 mm) plate size; 9 1/4 in. x 11 7/8 in. (236 mm x 303 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1905
Reference Collection
NPG D12255
Sitterback to top
- Daniel Adams, Secretary, Society for Constitutional Information. Sitter in 1 portrait.
Artistsback to top
- Thomas Cornell (active 1780-1792). Artist or producer associated with 59 portraits.
- James Sayers (1748-1823), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 192 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
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Events of 1791back to top
Current affairs
Thomas Paine publishes his inflammatory and widely read Rights of Man in response to Edmund Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France of the previous year. The work advocates radical revolution and prompts a trial for seditious libel that takes place in his absence.The Catholic Relief Act is passed, repealing the most severe penal laws.
Art and science
Robert Burns publishes Tam O'Shanter, combining the Scottish vernacular with the formal traditions of classical English poetry and exploring radical ideas of freedom.The Observer newspaper is founded.
The Ordnance Survey is set up to prepare detailed maps of the country.
International
Mozart composes The Magic Flute.The Declaration of the Rights of Man establishes liberal freedoms in France
The French Constitution is passed by the National Assembly.
Louis XVI flees Paris with his family but is captured at Varennes.
William Pitt declares Britain will remain neutral in any war against France.
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