John Bigland
1 portrait by Rudolph Ackermann
© National Portrait Gallery, London
John Bigland
by William Ward, published by William Sheardown, published by Rudolph Ackermann, published by Longman, Hurst & Co, after John Raphael Smith
mezzotint, published 22 March 1811
14 in. x 9 3/4 in. (358 mm x 250 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D708
Sitterback to top
- John Bigland (1750-1832), Schoolmaster and educational writer. Sitter in 2 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Rudolph Ackermann (1764-1834), Publisher. Artist or producer associated with 96 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Longman, Hurst & Co (active circa 1811-1819), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.
- William Sheardown (active 1791-1829), Printer and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
- John Raphael Smith (1752-1812), Portrait painter, engraver and pastellist. Artist or producer associated with 192 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- William Ward (1766-1826), Engraver; father of William James Ward. Artist or producer associated with 170 portraits.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (101 Strand, London)
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Paternoster Row, London)
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, Yorkshire (Gazette Office, Doncaster, Yorkshire)
Events of 1811back to top
Current affairs
George III's insanity is finally publicly admitted amidst arguments in Parliament over the credibility of his doctors. George, Prince of Wales is appointed Regent despite doubts over his capacity to rule effectively. This prompts the Prince's final split with the Catholic Mrs Fitzherbert, his clandestine wifeArt and science
John Loudon McAdam presents his new road surfacing technique to Parliament.Jane Austen publishes Sense and Sensibility.
Sculptor Francis Leggatt Chantrey exhibits at the Royal Academy for the first time with a celebrated bust of the radical John Horne Tooke.
International
Battle of Albuera; British invade French-held Badajoz in Spain under William Carr Beresford and are victorious over Marshal Soult.Java captured.
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