William John Bankes
2 of 2 portraits of William John Bankes
© National Portrait Gallery, London
William John Bankes
by Henry Bone, after George Sanders (Saunders)
pen and ink, 1821 (1812)
7 1/2 in. x 6 1/8 in. (191 mm x 154 mm)
Acquired from Sir George Scharf, 1890
Reference Collection
NPG D17608
Sitterback to top
- William John Bankes (1786-1855), Traveller, egyptologist, antiquary and politician; MP for Truro, University of Cambridge, Marlborough and Dorset. Sitter in 2 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Henry Bone (1755-1834), Enamel painter. Artist or producer associated with 677 portraits, Sitter in 6 portraits.
- George Sanders (Saunders) (1774-1846), Portrait painter and miniaturist. Artist or producer associated with 20 portraits.
Events of 1821back to top
Current affairs
George IV is crowned at Westminster Abbey on 19 July and Queen Caroline is turned away from the ceremony. Two weeks later she dies reawakening popular sympathy for her cause. Riots break out at her funeral as the Government attempts to reroute the procession to avoid the popular reaction of the mob.Art and science
Thomas De Quincey publishes Confessions of an English Opium Eater in the London Magazine. A creative commentary on his mental life, it gained instant notoriety.The Manchester Guardian (later The Guardian) established.
Michael Faraday builds the first electric motor.
International
Napoleon dies.Revolts in Wallachia and Moldovia against the oppressive rule of the Ottoman Turks. The rebels appeal to Tsar Alexander I for help and the Greek War of Independence begins.
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