'A few of the Fellows of the Society of Antiquaries'
1 portrait of John Frost
'A few of the Fellows of the Society of Antiquaries'
after Daniel Maclise
pen and ink, (published 1832)
7 7/8 in. x 9 7/8 in. (199 mm x 252 mm) paper size
Given by J.M. Browne, 1939
Reference Collection
NPG D34553
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- Daniel Maclise (1806-1870), History and portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 108 portraits, Sitter associated with 17 portraits.
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- George Hamilton Gordon, 4th Earl of Aberdeen (1784-1860), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 57 portraits.
- William Henry Brooke (1772-1860), Portrait painter and illustrator. Sitter in 1 portrait, Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.
- John Caley (circa 1760-1834), Antiquary. Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Nicholas Carlisle (1771-1847), Antiquary. Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Thomas Crofton Croker (1798-1854), Irish antiquary. Sitter in 3 portraits. Identify
- Isaac D'Israeli (1766-1848), Writer; father of Earl of Beaconsfield. Sitter in 6 portraits. Identify
- Sir Henry Ellis (1777-1869), Principal librarian of the British Library. Sitter in 2 portraits.
- John Frost (1803-1840), Medical entrepreneur. Sitter associated with 1 portrait.
- Davies Gilbert (formerly Giddy) (1767-1839), Scientist and antiquary; President of the Royal Society. Sitter in 9 portraits.
- Henry Hallam (1777-1859), Historian. Sitter in 13 portraits.
- William Richard Hamilton (1777-1859), Antiquary and diplomat. Sitter in 5 portraits.
- William Jerdan (1782-1869), Journalist. Sitter in 7 portraits. Identify
- Alfred John Kempe (1785?-1846), Antiquary. Sitter in 3 portraits.
- Robert Lemon (1779-1835), Archivist. Sitter in 3 portraits.
- Francis Martin (active 1832), Antiquarian. Sitter in 1 portrait.
- John Bowyer Nichols (1779-1863), Printer and antiquary. Sitter in 1 portrait, Artist or producer associated with 6 portraits.
- William Henry Rosser (1792?-1848), Solicitor and antiquary. Sitter in 1 portrait.
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Events of 1832back to top
Current affairs
William IV agrees to the creation of new peers in order to obtain the passage of the Reform Act, although this proved unnecessary when the Tories withdrew opposition. Male franchise is extended by fifty percent; fifty-six 'rotten boroughs' lose representation and forty-one new constituencies are created. Irish and Scottish Reform Acts are also passed.Art and science
Mathematician Charles Babbage publishes his best selling Economy of Machinery and Manufactures. In response to recent outbreaks of machine-breaking and riots, he aimed to reveal the sources of Britain's industrial strength to the urban elite and promote institutional change.Parliament votes funds for National Gallery buildings in Trafalgar Square.
International
Free land grants end for English settlers in Australia on recommendation of the leading colonisation theorist Edward Wakefield in his Letter from Sydney.Greek independence recognised by the Treaty of London.
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