Thomas Coutts
2 of 3 portraits of Thomas Coutts
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Thomas Coutts
by Robert William Sievier, published by William Johnstone White, after Alexander Chisholm, after Sir William Beechey
stipple engraving, published 21 October 1820
13 7/8 in. x 11 3/8 in. (352 mm x 290 mm) plate size; 17 5/8 in. x 13 1/2 in. (447 mm x 344 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Herbert Henry Raphael, 1st Bt, 1913
Reference Collection
NPG D18707
Artistsback to top
- Sir William Beechey (1753-1839), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 252 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
- Alexander Chisholm (baptised 1792-1847), Portrait and historical painter. Artist or producer associated with 6 portraits.
- Robert William Sievier (1794-1865), Engraver, sculptor and scientist. Artist or producer associated with 16 portraits.
- William Johnstone White (circa 1780-1844), Engraver and printseller. Artist or producer associated with 20 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D34173: Thomas Coutts (from same plate)
- NPG D34174: Thomas Coutts (from same plate)
Events of 1820back to top
Current affairs
George III dies at Windsor Castle on 29 January and George IV ascends to the throne.'Trial of Queen Caroline' in the House of Lords; Parliament drops the Bill which was to legitimise a divorce between Caroline and George IV.
Cato Street Conspiracy to assassinate the cabinet discovered. Arthur Thistlewood and fellow conspirators are hanged.
Art and science
Sir Thomas Lawrence becomes President of the Royal Academy.Astronomical Society is set up by John Herschel and Charles Babbage.
First iron steamship is launched.
International
Actor, Edmund Kean goes on a successful tour of America after making his name at the Drury Lane Theatre.Revolutions begin in Spain, Portugal and Naples.
The famous ancient Greek statue of the Venus de Milo is rediscovered on the Island of Melos and purchased by the Louvre in Paris.
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