Sheikh Muhammad el Amin el Kanemi; Dixon Denham
1 portrait of Sheikh Muhammad el Amin el Kanemi
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sheikh Muhammad el Amin el Kanemi; Dixon Denham
by Edward Francis Finden, published by John Samuel Murray, after Thomas Phillips
stipple engraving, published 1831
5 3/4 in. x 7 1/2 in. (145 mm x 191 mm) plate size; 7 3/8 in. x 9 1/4 in. (186 mm x 236 mm) paper size
Given by Henry Witte Martin, 1861
Reference Collection
NPG D23403
Sittersback to top
- Dixon Denham (1786-1828), Soldier and traveller. Sitter in 2 portraits.
- Sheikh Muhammad el Amin el Kanemi (1776-1837), Scholar; ruler of Bornu (later Nigeria). Sitter in 1 portrait.
Artistsback to top
- Edward Francis Finden (1791-1857), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 33 portraits.
- John Samuel Murray (1778-1843), Publisher. Artist or producer associated with 36 portraits, Sitter associated with 5 portraits.
- Thomas Phillips (1770-1845), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 218 portraits, Sitter in 4 portraits.
Subjects & Themesback to top
Events of 1831back to top
Current affairs
Parliamentary Reform Bill is rejected by the House of Lords prompting riots in Nottingham, Derby and Bristol.Art and science
Michael Faraday demonstrates electromagnetic induction.Death of Lady Sarah Ponsonby, last of the famous Ladies of Llangollen who attracted many of the leading names in art and literature to visit them at their home in Plas Newydd, Wales.
Opening of New London Bridge, designed by John Rennie.
International
Violinist Niccolo Paganini arrives in England from Italy and embarks on a six month tour of the country after astonishing London audiences with his virtuoso performances.Revolutionary outbreaks in Modena, Parma and the Papal States influenced by the July Revolution in France the previous year.
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