Edward William Lane
1 of 1226 portraits by Richard James Lane
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© National Portrait Gallery, London
Edward William Lane
by Richard James Lane
plaster statue, 1829
37 1/2 in. x 42 7/8 in. (953 mm x 1090 mm) overall
Given by the sitter's grand nephew, Stanley Lane Poole, 1893
Primary Collection
NPG 940
Artistback to top
- Richard James Lane (1800-1872), Sculptor and lithographer. Artist or producer associated with 1226 portraits, Sitter in 6 portraits.
This portraitback to top
This is a historical work of art which reflects the attitudes and viewpoints of the time in which it was made. Whilst these may differ from today's attitudes, this image is an important historical document.
Linked publicationsback to top
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- Ormond, Richard, Early Victorian Portraits, 1973, p. 258
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 363
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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.Comments back to top
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