Called Lady Jane Grey

1 portrait by William Derby

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Called Lady Jane Grey

by Robert Cooper, published by Harding, Triphook & Lepard, after William Derby
stipple and line engraving, published 1 July 1824
14 1/4 in. x 10 1/4 in. (361 mm x 259 mm) plate size; 14 7/8 in. x 10 7/8 in. (378 mm x 275 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D36349

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  • Robert Cooper (active 1795-died 1828), Historical and portrait engraver. Artist or producer associated with 195 portraits.
  • William Derby (1786-1847), Watercolour and miniature painter. Artist or producer associated with 133 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
  • Harding, Triphook & Lepard (active 1824-1825), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 24 portraits.

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This engraving is based on a portrait belonging to the Earls of Stamford, who were descended from Lady Jane Grey's relatives. The portrait conforms to descriptions of Lady Jane favouring plain dress in opposition to the high fashion worn by the Catholic Princess Mary. This faithful copy exposes the embellishments in Robert White's engraving, which includes fur trimming and an incongruous pearl diadem to imply regal splendour.

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Current affairs

Anti-Trade Union Combination Acts of 1799 and 1800 are repealed after persuasive arguments from radical Francis Place that prohibition of workers' combinations only increased their appeal. The unions had been banned for fear that they were becoming involved in democratic politics.

Art and science

National Gallery is established when Parliament agrees to purchase a collection of thirty-eight paintings from the estate of philanthropist John Julius Angerstein. William Seguier is appointed first Keeper.
Society of British Artists holds its first exhibition, aiming to appeal to a broader art public than those who visited the Royal Academy.

International

Lord Byron dies of a fever at Missolonghi while fighting in the Greek War of Independence.
Britain declares war on Burma after threat of Indian invasion.
Singapore is ceded to Britain.
John Constable's Haywain receives Gold Medal at the Paris Salon.

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