Sir (Henry) Bartle Edward Frere, 1st Bt
16 of 24 portraits by Thomas Woolner
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sir (Henry) Bartle Edward Frere, 1st Bt
by Thomas Woolner
plaster cast of bust, 1868
27 1/2 in. (699 mm) high
Purchased, 1912
Primary Collection
NPG 1670
Sitterback to top
- Sir (Henry) Bartle Edward Frere, 1st Bt (1815-1884), Administrator in India and South Africa. Sitter in 14 portraits.
Artistback to top
- Thomas Woolner (1825-1892), Sculptor and poet. Artist or producer associated with 24 portraits, Sitter in 28 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 230
Events of 1868back to top
Current affairs
Following the Earl of Derby's resignation, Benjamin Disraeli becomes Prime Minister. However, following a near immediate Liberal election victory, he is replaced as Prime Minister by Gladstone. Gladstone sets out his mission to 'pacify Ireland'.Separately, the first meeting of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) is held in Manchester.
Public executions are abolished, and are moved from outside Newgate gaol to inside the prison.
Art and science
Wilkie Collins's The Moonstone published. Credited with writing the first sensation novel The Woman in White, Collins's claims another first here, as the mystery surrounding the disappearance of the Herncastle diamond, is recognised as one of the first detective novels.International
An uprising against Spanish rule in Cuba sparks off the Ten Years' War, in which 200,000 lives are lost. Cubans in the eastern provinces unite under wealthy planter Carlos Manuel de Cespedes. Another armed uprising takes place against Spanish rule in the town of Lares in Puerto Rico, known as the 'Grito de Lares'.Comments back to top
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