Inigo Jones

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Inigo Jones

by Henry Richard Cook, published by John Major, after Sir Anthony van Dyck
line engraving, published 15 September 1826 (circa 1632-1635)
8 1/8 in. x 5 1/4 in. (207 mm x 134 mm) plate size
Given by the daughter of compiler William Fleming MD, Mary Elizabeth Stopford (née Fleming), 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D28347

Sitterback to top

  • Inigo Jones (1573-1652), Architect. Sitter in 31 portraits.

Artistsback to top

  • Henry Richard Cook (active 1804-1849), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 67 portraits.
  • John Major (active 1827-1828), Publisher. Artist or producer associated with 6 portraits.
  • Sir Anthony van Dyck (1599-1641), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 1023 portraits, Sitter associated with 30 portraits.

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Events of 1826back to top

Current affairs

Riots break out in Lancashire against the use of the power loom, invented by Edmund Cartwright. The looms were gradually being introduced across the country, replacing large numbers of manual workers.

Art and science

Thomas Telford's Menai Straits and Conway Suspension Bridges open, the largest of their kind at the time.

International

Carl Weber arrives to live in England after his opera Der Freischutz is the hit of the London season.

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