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Robert Gray

3 of 3 portraits by John William Wright

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Robert Gray

by Joseph John Jenkins, published by Fisher Son & Co, after John William Wright
stipple engraving, published 1831
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D2800

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  • Robert Gray (1762-1834), Bishop of Bristol. Sitter in 1 portrait.

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  • Fisher Son & Co (active 1828-1847), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 54 portraits.
  • Joseph John Jenkins (baptised 1812-1885), Engraver and watercolour painter. Artist or producer associated with 26 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
  • John William Wright (1802-1848), Painter and watercolourist. Artist or producer associated with 3 portraits.

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Current affairs

Parliamentary Reform Bill is rejected by the House of Lords prompting riots in Nottingham, Derby and Bristol.

Art and science

Michael Faraday demonstrates electromagnetic induction.
Death of Lady Sarah Ponsonby, last of the famous Ladies of Llangollen who attracted many of the leading names in art and literature to visit them at their home in Plas Newydd, Wales.
Opening of New London Bridge, designed by John Rennie.

International

Violinist Niccolo Paganini arrives in England from Italy and embarks on a six month tour of the country after astonishing London audiences with his virtuoso performances.
Revolutionary outbreaks in Modena, Parma and the Papal States influenced by the July Revolution in France the previous year.

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