William Farren
1 of 11 portraits by Richard Rothwell
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William Farren
by Richard Rothwell
oil on canvas, circa 1829
36 in. x 28 1/4 in. (914 mm x 718 mm)
Purchased, 1906
Primary Collection
NPG 1440
Artistback to top
- Richard Rothwell (1800-1868), Painter. Artist associated with 11 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Ormond, Richard, Early Victorian Portraits, 1973, p. 171
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 214
Events of 1829back to top
Current affairs
Metropolitan police force of over three thousand paid, uniformed, professional policemen founded by Home Secretary Sir Robert Peel.Roman Catholic Relief Act grants emancipation; Catholics admitted to vote, sit in parliament and hold almost all public offices.
Art and science
Success of George Stephenson's Rocket steam engine at Rainhill Trials.First London bus service licensed; the new 'box-on-wheels' contributes greatly to the expansion of the suburbs.
Apsley House completed for the Duke of Wellington by Benjamin Wyatt.
First Oxford and Cambridge boat race.
International
Andrew Jackson is elected President of the United States.Tell us more back to top
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