Mary Isabella (née Grant), Lady Geary
5 of 28 portraits by James Faed the Elder
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Mary Isabella (née Grant), Lady Geary
by John Faed, or by James Faed the Elder, published by Paul and Dominic Colnaghi & Co, after Sir Francis Grant
mezzotint, published 1 November 1851 (circa 1850)
15 7/8 in. x 12 3/8 in. (402 mm x 315 mm) plate size; 23 3/8 in. x 17 1/4 in. (595 mm x 439 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1950
Reference Collection
NPG D34394
Sitterback to top
- Mary Isabella (née Grant), Lady Geary (circa 1830-1854), Wife of Sir Francis Geary, 4th Bt; daughter of Sir Francis Grant. Sitter in 1 portrait.
Artistsback to top
- Paul and Dominic Colnaghi & Co (active 1830-1890), Printsellers and publishers. Artist or producer associated with 107 portraits.
- James Faed the Elder (1821-1911), Engraver and painter. Artist or producer associated with 28 portraits.
- John Faed (1819-1902), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 8 portraits.
- Sir Francis Grant (1803-1878), Portrait painter and President of the Royal Academy; Trustee of the National Portrait Gallery. Artist or producer associated with 116 portraits, Sitter associated with 21 portraits.
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Events of 1851back to top
Current affairs
A population census is taken of all the people living in Britain, recording details about every householder on the night of March 30. This census greatly extends the fields of the 1841 census, being the first to record full details of individuals' birth locations, exact age, marital status, and details of disability, thus making it a valuable tool for demographers and genealogists. The census was made open for public inspection in 1912.Art and science
The Great Exhibition is held in London,at the Crystal Palace, especially designed by Sir Joseph Paxton. The international exhibition was designed to showcase the best in science, art and industry. it attracted millions of visitors.Lizzie Siddal poses for John Millais's painting Ophelia.
Hermann von Helmotz invents the ophthalmoscope, making it possible for doctors to examine within a patient's eye.
International
Louis-Napoléon Bonaparte, President of the French Republic, stages a coup d'état, successfully dissolving the French National Assembly without having the constitutional right to do so. Now the sole ruler of France, he re-establishes universal suffrage, previously abolished by the Assembly and becomes 'Napoléon III, Emperor of the French'.Comments back to top
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