Louis IV, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine
1 portrait of Louis IV, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Louis IV, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine
by Richard James Lane, printed by M & N Hanhart, published by John Mitchell
lithograph, published 10 June 1861
22 3/8 in. x 15 in. (569 mm x 382 mm) paper size
Given by Austin Lane Poole, 1956
Reference Collection
NPG D22132
Sitterback to top
- Louis IV, Grand Duke of Hesse and by Rhine (1837-1892), Soldier; husband of Princess Alice, Grand Duchess of Hesse. Sitter in 49 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- M & N Hanhart (active 1839-1882), Lithographic printers. Artist or producer associated with 334 portraits.
- Richard James Lane (1800-1872), Sculptor and lithographer. Artist or producer associated with 1226 portraits, Sitter in 6 portraits.
- John Mitchell (active 1832-died 1889), Publisher. Artist or producer associated with 206 portraits.
Events of 1861back to top
Current affairs
Death of Prince Albert, from typhoid fever. Queen Victoria goes into a long period of mourning, withdrawing from public duties, and becomes known by the satirical title 'Widow of Windsor'.Art and science
Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management is published by her husband Sidney, who successfully maintained the Beeton brand after his wife's early death seven years later. The highly popular book, containing recipes and advice for housekeeping, appealed to the Victorian belief that a woman's role was managing the home.Morris, Marshall, Faulkner and Company is founded, marking the start of the arts and crafts movement.
International
The American civil war begins after the Confederate army attacks Union forces at Fort Sumter in April. The Confederates, comprised of eleven southern states who seceded from the Union over the right to independence on issues such as abolition, are presided over by Jefferson Davis, formerly senator of Mississippi. Although the Union had early successes, the Confederates' victory at Bull Run sets the Union up for a long, four-year war.Comments back to top
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