William Matthew Thiselton
2 of 2 portraits by Sir George Naylor
© National Portrait Gallery, London
William Matthew Thiselton
by Peltro William Tomkins, published by Sir George Naylor, after Philip Francis Stephanoff
etching and aquatint, published January 1826
16 7/8 in. x 13 3/4 in. (430 mm x 350 mm) plate size; 17 7/8 in. x 14 5/8 in. (455 mm x 373 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D40406
Sitterback to top
- William Matthew Thiselton (active 1819-1821), Harbinger of the Band of Gentlemen Pensioners. Sitter in 1 portrait.
Artistsback to top
- Sir George Naylor (active 1821-1824), Publisher. Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.
- Philip Francis Stephanoff (1787 or 1788-1860), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 8 portraits.
- Peltro William Tomkins (1759-1840), Engraver and draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 54 portraits.
Events of 1826back to top
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Riots break out in Lancashire against the use of the power loom, invented by Edmund Cartwright. The looms were gradually being introduced across the country, replacing large numbers of manual workers.Art and science
Thomas Telford's Menai Straits and Conway Suspension Bridges open, the largest of their kind at the time.International
Carl Weber arrives to live in England after his opera Der Freischutz is the hit of the London season.Comments back to top
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