Pierre de Bocosel de Chatelard or Chastelard playing the lute to Mary, Queen of Scots
13 of 14 portraits by Henri Jean-Baptiste Victoire Fradelle
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Pierre de Bocosel de Chatelard or Chastelard playing the lute to Mary, Queen of Scots
by Andrew Duncan, after Henri Jean-Baptiste Victoire Fradelle
line engraving, published 1830
13 7/8 in. x 15 7/8 in. (354 mm x 404 mm) plate size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D25070
Sittersback to top
- Pierre de Bocosel de Chatelard or Chastelard (1540-1562), Poet, romantic associate of Mary, Queen of Scots. Sitter in 2 portraits.
- Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587), Reigned 1542-67. Sitter associated with 151 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Andrew Duncan (born 1795), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 3 portraits.
- Henri Jean-Baptiste Victoire Fradelle (1778-1865), Historical genre painter. Artist or producer associated with 14 portraits.
Events of 1830back to top
Current affairs
George IV dies at Windsor on 26 June; William IV succeeds to the throne.Duke of Wellington resigns as Prime Minister to be succeeded by Earl Grey.
'Captain Swing' disturbances among agricultural districts in southern England. Taking their name from a mythical leader, hundreds of labourers break the threshing machines that threaten their winter employment.
Art and science
Liverpool and Manchester Railway opens; MP William Huskisson is run down by a train and killed at the inaugural ceremony.William Cobbett publishes Rural Rides; a nostalgic tribute to the English countryside which expresses dismay at the sweeping changes taking place.
International
July Revolution in France overthrows the Bourbon dynasty. Charles X goes into exile in England and Louis Philippe, Duc d'Orleans is proclaimed King by the Chamber of Deputies who fear European opposition to the declaration of a second Republic.Comments back to top
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