King William IV
1 portrait of King William IV
© National Portrait Gallery, London
King William IV
by Benjamin Holl, published by Thomas Kelly, after Abraham Wivell
stipple and line engraving, published 1831
8 3/4 in. x 5 7/8 in. (224 mm x 150 mm) plate size; 10 1/4 in. x 7 1/2 in. (261 mm x 189 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by (Frederick) Leverton Harris, 1927
Reference Collection
NPG D14945
Sitterback to top
- King William IV (1765-1837), Reigned 1830-37. Sitter associated with 175 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Benjamin Holl (1808-1884), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 18 portraits.
- Thomas Kelly (active 1809-1871), Publisher. Artist or producer associated with 14 portraits.
- Abraham Wivell (1786-1849), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 76 portraits.
Events of 1831back to top
Current affairs
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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