George Pleydell Mansel
© National Portrait Gallery, London
George Pleydell Mansel
by Richard Josey, published by Henry Graves & Co, after Stephen Pearce
mezzotint, published 24 May 1878
23 1/4 in. x 17 3/4 in. (591 mm x 450 mm) plate size; 24 7/8 in. x 18 1/2 in. (632 mm x 470 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1958
Reference Collection
NPG D38205
Artistsback to top
- Henry Graves & Co (active 1844-1899), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 243 portraits.
- Richard Josey (1840-1906), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 47 portraits.
- Stephen Pearce (1819-1904), Portrait and equestrian painter. Artist or producer associated with 64 portraits, Sitter in 2 portraits.
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Events of 1878back to top
Current affairs
The University of London becomes the first English university to admit women to examination and degree, although women had been allowed to attend classes at the University since 1830.The former British Prime Minister Lord John Russell dies at Pembroke Lodge, in Surrey.
Art and science
Libel trial between critic John Ruskin and artist Whistler, provoked after Ruskin's review of Nocturne in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket accused Whistler of 'flinging a pot of paint in the public's face'. Whistler sued Ruskin, and although Ruskin was found guilty, he only had to pay one farthing in damages; the case bankrupted Whistler.Frederic Leighton, the renowned painter and sculptor is elected President of the Royal Academy.
International
The Treaty of Berlin is signed following the end of the Turkish-Russo war (1877-8). In a major shake-up of the Balkans, Bulgaria became autonomous, and Serbia, Montenegro, and Romania gained independence and territory, and Bosnia-Herzegovina was assigned to Austria for administration. The British delegation, including Lord Russell and Disraeli, score diplomatic success in limiting Russian influence in the Balkans, continuing to prop up Turkey.Comments back to top
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