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John Broster

3 of 4 portraits by William Blackwood

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John Broster

by Thomas Hodgetts, published by Archibald Constable & Co, published by William Blackwood, published by Hurst, Robinson & Co, after John Syme
mezzotint, published 1825
Given by Messrs Thomas Agnew, 1932
Reference Collection
NPG D826

Sitterback to top

  • John Broster, Inventor of system for removal of speech impediments. Sitter in 2 portraits.

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  • William Blackwood (1776-1834), Bookseller and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits.
  • Archibald Constable & Co (active 1774-1827), Bookseller, stationer and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits.
  • Thomas Hodgetts (circa 1781-1858), Painter and engraver. Artist or producer associated with 76 portraits.
  • Hurst, Robinson & Co (active 1824-1825), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 21 portraits.
  • John Syme (1795-1861), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits.

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  • NPG D827: John Broster (from same plate)

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Events of 1825back to top

Current affairs

Strikes, contract breaking and worker intimidation prompt the passing of a new Anti-Trade Union Combination Act to the dismay of economist John McCulloch, MP Joseph Hume and radical Francis Place who had worked for the repeal of the previous year.
Catholic Relief Bill is rejected by the House of Lords.

Art and science

Construction of Thames Tunnel begins under the direction of Marc Isambard Brunel.
Stockton to Darlington Railway, the world's first passenger system, opens.
William Hazlitt publishes The Spirit of the Age; twenty-five pen-portraits of his contemporaries in the world of literature, philosophy and politics.

International

Beethoven's Ninth Symphony premieres in London.
John Quincy Adams is elected President of the United States.

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