James Henry Monk
1 portrait by J. Moore
© National Portrait Gallery, London
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James Henry Monk
by George Parker, published by Fisher Son & Co, after J. Moore
stipple engraving, published 1839
8 7/8 in. x 5 3/4 in. (226 mm x 145 mm) plate size; 11 1/4 in. x 8 1/4 in. (287 mm x 208 mm) paper size
Given by Henry Witte Martin, 1861
Reference Collection
NPG D5275
Sitterback to top
- James Henry Monk (1784-1856), Bishop of Gloucester and Bristol and classical scholar. Sitter associated with 8 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Fisher Son & Co (active 1828-1847), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 54 portraits.
- J. Moore (active before 1830), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 9 portraits.
- George Parker (died 1868), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 11 portraits.
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The Bedchamber crisis strains relations between the government and the monarchy, after Queen Victoria refuses to dismiss her Whig-appointed ladies of the bedchamber at the request of the new, Conservative Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel. Peel resigns and Melbourne returns as Prime Minister.The Grand National is first held at the Aintree race course, won by the horse Lottery, and the first Henley Royal Regatta, the rowing event, is held on the Thames.
Art and science
The French and British scientists Louis Daguerre and William Henry Fox Talbot separately publicise their experiments with the new form of photography.The prolific journalist Harriet Martineau publishes her three decker novel Deerbrook, the story of middle class country life.
International
The first Opium War with China is sparked after the British government refuses to try six British soldiers accused of killing a Chinese man protecting a temple from looters. Relations were strained as Britain had promoted the drug opium in China to boost trade. Winning the war, Britain secured vital trading rights.African captives aboard the Spanish ship La Amistad revolt, resulting in a highly publicised court case.
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