John Wesley with a view of Epworth Church

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John Wesley with a view of Epworth Church

by William Ward, published by Thomas Roberts, after John Jackson, after George Romney
mezzotint and etching, published 1 August 1825 (1789)
14 in. x 10 1/4 in. (356 mm x 260 mm) plate size; 16 3/4 in. x 12 3/4 in. (424 mm x 323 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by C.M. Powell through the Art Fund, 1929
Reference Collection
NPG D37653

Sitterback to top

  • John Wesley (1703-1791), Methodist leader. Sitter in 30 portraits.

Artistsback to top

  • John Jackson (1778-1831), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 232 portraits, Sitter in 6 portraits.
  • Thomas Roberts (active 1825), Reverend and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
  • George Romney (1734-1802), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 173 portraits, Sitter in 5 portraits.
  • William Ward (1766-1826), Engraver; father of William James Ward. Artist or producer associated with 170 portraits.

Events of 1825back to top

Current affairs

Strikes, contract breaking and worker intimidation prompt the passing of a new Anti-Trade Union Combination Act to the dismay of economist John McCulloch, MP Joseph Hume and radical Francis Place who had worked for the repeal of the previous year.
Catholic Relief Bill is rejected by the House of Lords.

Art and science

Construction of Thames Tunnel begins under the direction of Marc Isambard Brunel.
Stockton to Darlington Railway, the world's first passenger system, opens.
William Hazlitt publishes The Spirit of the Age; twenty-five pen-portraits of his contemporaries in the world of literature, philosophy and politics.

International

Beethoven's Ninth Symphony premieres in London.
John Quincy Adams is elected President of the United States.

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