Sir Alfred Fernandez Yarrow, 1st Bt
2 of 6 portraits of Sir Alfred Fernandez Yarrow, 1st Bt
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sir Alfred Fernandez Yarrow, 1st Bt
published by Thomas Kell & Son, after Hugh Goldwin Riviere
mezzotint, circa 1880s
18 1/4 in. x 14 5/8 in. (462 mm x 370 mm) plate size; 24 1/8 in. x 19 1/2 in. (612 mm x 496 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D36234
Sitterback to top
- Sir Alfred Fernandez Yarrow, 1st Bt (1842-1932), Marine engineer and shipbuilder. Sitter in 6 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Thomas Kell & Son (active 1880s), Publishers and lithographers. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
- Hugh Goldwin Riviere (1869-1956), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 9 portraits.
Events of 1880back to top
Current affairs
The Liberals defeat the Conservatives, and Gladstone becomes Prime Minister for the second time, taking over from Disraeli, who retires from politics.The MP for Northampton and atheist Charles Bradlaugh, refuses to swear on the Bible and so forfeits his right to take his seat. Despite having the support of Gladstone and J.S Mill, it takes six years before he can take his seat, after which he pushes through a new Oaths Act (1888).
Art and science
Thomas Huxley delivers his address 'Science and Culture' at the opening of Josiah Mason's science college in Birmingham (published the following year). Huxley argues that the study of modern literature, combined with knowledge of science, should be promoted in education above classical literature, echoing the claim made by the poet and critic Matthew Arnold. Huxley, an early advocate of 'Darwinism', did much to popularise evolutionary theory.International
Buenos Aires finally becomes the permanent capital of Argentina, following sixty years of political debates around the issue. The city was federalised, politically separated from the Buenos Aires Province, and placed under direct control of the national government.Despite allegations of vote buying, Cecil Rhodes is elected member of parliament for Barkly West in the Cape Colony, marking the start of his political career in South Africa.
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