Robert Smirke
4 of 232 portraits by John Jackson
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© National Portrait Gallery, London
Robert Smirke
by John Jackson, after Mary Smirke
watercolour, engraved 1814, based on a work of circa 1810
8 1/2 in. x 7 in. (216 mm x 178 mm)
Purchased, 1934
Primary Collection
NPG 2672
Sitterback to top
- Robert Smirke (1753-1845), Painter and illustrator. Sitter in 8 portraits, Artist or producer associated with 24 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- John Jackson (1778-1831), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 232 portraits, Sitter in 6 portraits.
- Mary Smirke (1779-1853), Artist and translator. Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D19036: Robert Smirke (source portrait)
- NPG D19993: Robert Smirke (source portrait)
- NPG D41734: Robert Smirke (source portrait)
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 569
- Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 457
Events of 1810back to top
Current affairs
Serious 'Burdett and Liberty' riots break out in London in support of radical MP Sir Francis Burdett who had been arrested for denouncing the House of Common's decision to bar journalists from some debates.Princess Amelia dies triggering renewed bout of illness in her father, George III.
Art and science
Sir Walter Scott publishes his chivalrous, medieval ballad, The Lady of the Lake, set on Loch Katrine in Perthshire.Kennett and Avon Trunk Canal is completed.
First Savings Bank is set up by financier Henry Duncan.
International
Madame De Stael writes De l'Allemagne which portrays Germany as a model of Romantic nationalism for emerging revolutionary nations. It was banned by Napoleon but published in London to great acclaim.Lisbon besieged. Wellington takes shelter behind the fortified lines of the Torres Vedras and the French army are forced to retreat.
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