Phil May
5 of 15 portraits of Phil May
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© National Portrait Gallery, London
Phil May
by Sir Robert Ponsonby Staples, Bt
pastel, 1898
21 3/8 in. x 27 7/8 in. (544 mm x 709 mm) overall
Given by Ernest E. Leggatt, 1912
Primary Collection
NPG 1659
Sitterback to top
- Philip William ('Phil') May (1864-1903), Cartoonist and silhouette artist. Sitter in 15 portraits, Artist or producer of 20 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Sir Robert Ponsonby Staples, Bt (1853-1943), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 422
Events of 1898back to top
Current affairs
The UK Parliament passes the Irish Local Government Act, which establishes a mixed system of local government in Ireland similar to that in Great Britain, notably creating new, directly elected county councils, and extending the electoral franchise to include all male householders and occupiers.Charles Pelham Villiers, Britain's longest-serving Member of Parliament, dies. Villiers entered Parliament in 1835 as Liberal MP for Wolverhampton.
Art and science
The French physicists Pierre and Marie Curie discover the strongly radioactive elements polonium and radium, paving the way for cancer therapy and nuclear physics.H.G. Wells's highly influential science fiction novellaThe War of the World is published, describing an invasion of England by aliens from Mars.
International
The Spanish-American war takes place after Spain fails to meet America's demands to peacefully resolve the Cuban fight for independence. America secures victory after a series of quick naval and military victories in the Philippines and Cuba. Later this year, the Treaty of Paris gives the US ownership of the former Spanish colonies of Puerto Rico, the Philippines and Guam, the US also taking control of Cuba, ending the uprising and granting independence.Comments back to top
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