William Ransom Johnson
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William Ransom Johnson
by Archibald L. Dick, published by New-York Spirit of the Times Newspaper, after Henry Inman
line engraving, published 1835-1837
15 3/4 in. x 12 3/8 in. (399 mm x 313 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D36543
Sitterback to top
- William Ransom Johnson (1782-1849), Colonel and thoroughbred horse trainer and breeder; 'Napoleon of the Turf'. Sitter in 1 portrait.
Artistsback to top
- Archibald L. DIck (circa 1805-1865), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
- Henry Inman (1801-1846), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
- New-York Spirit of the Times Newspaper (active 1835-1837). Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
Events of 1835back to top
Current affairs
Lord Melbourne, Whig, becomes Prime Minister following Peel's resignation. Melbourne's government took steps to suppress trade union activity, introducing legislation against 'illegal oaths', contributing to the failure of Robert Owen's Grand National Consolidated Trades' Union.Art and science
Felix Dujardin, the French biologist, reveals protoplasm.Work on the enlargement and remodelling of Buckingham House to designs by the architect John Nash is completed, creating Buckingham Palace.
International
Juan Manuel de Rosas becomes dictator of Argentina, invoking a seventeen year rule dominated by terror. A powerful cattle rancher, he represents the rise of the estancieros, the new landed oligarchy based on commercial ranching.Comments back to top
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