Queen Elizabeth I as patroness of Geography and Astronomy
8 of 9 portraits by Remigius Hogenberg
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Queen Elizabeth I as patroness of Geography and Astronomy
by Emery Walker Ltd, after Remigius Hogenberg
collotype, early 20th century (1579)
19 7/8 in. x 14 1/2 in. (504 mm x 367 mm) paper size
Given by The British Museum, London, 1933
Reference Collection
NPG D31837
Sitterback to top
- Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), Reigned 1558-1603. Sitter associated with 138 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Emery Walker Ltd, Photographers. Artist or producer associated with 27 portraits.
- Remigius Hogenberg (circa 1536-circa 1588), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 9 portraits.
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- Allegory in portraits
- Angels, fairies and cherubs
- Carpets and textiles
- Chairs and thrones
- Crests, seals and coats of arms
- Fur accessories
- Hats and head attire
- Jewellery
- Jewellery - Crowns and tiaras
- Jewellery - Livery chains and badges
- Making art
- Making music
- Pets and animals - Mythical beasts
- Pets and animals - Wild and exotic animals
- Words and inscriptions
Events of 1900back to top
Current affairs
The Conservatives return to power, after the Prime Minister Lord Salisbury calls a general election, known as the 'Khaki election', on the back of huge jingoistic support for the Boer War.The Labour Representation Committee (LRC) is founded from a coalition of socialist groups; they win two seats in the 1900 election and Ramsay Macdonald is appointed secretary. The Labour politician Keir Hardie is also returned to Parliament for Merthyr Tydfilin Wales.
Art and science
German physicist Max Planck proposes the concept of the quantum theory. Sigmund Freud's The Interpretation of Dreams is published. In the text, Freud outlines his theory of dream analysis, crucial to the study of the unconscious, and introduces key concepts in psychoanalysis, such as the Ego.The Paris International Exhibition, attended by more than 50 million people and including over 76,000 exhibitors, marks the heyday of Art Nouveau.
International
In China the Boxer rebellion takes place. The Boxers were anti-imperialist and against foreign influence in trade, religion, politics and technology in the final years of the Manchu rule. The Boxers invade Beijing, killing 230 foreigners and Chinese Christians. The rebellion is suppressed by a multinational coalition of 20,000 troops, with China being forced to pay large war reparations, contributing to growing nationalist resentment against the Qing dynasty.Comments back to top
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