David Livingstone
© National Portrait Gallery, London
David Livingstone
published by Museum Galleries, after Frederick Havill
mezzotint printed in colours, published 1927
11 3/4 in. x 9 1/8 in. (297 mm x 231 mm) plate size; 18 3/8 in. x 15 in. (467 mm x 380 mm) paper size
Given by Middlesex Hospital Medical School, 1968
Reference Collection
NPG D37379
Artistsback to top
- Frederick Havill (active 1849-died 1884), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.
- Museum Galleries (active 1922-1929), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 7 portraits.
Events of 1927back to top
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland is renamed the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, acknowledging the full independence of the Irish Free State, led at the time by W.T. Cosgrave, the the first President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State.Art and science
The BBC gains its Royal Charter making it a public corporation and a public service broadcaster accountable to its audience. John Reith became the first Director General with the directive to 'inform, educate and entertain.'International
Stalin expels Leon Trotsky from the Soviet Communist Party, giving himself greater control of the party and country by ousting opposition elements.Comments back to top
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