Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, 10th Bt
1 portrait of Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, 10th Bt
© National Portrait Gallery, London
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Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, 10th Bt
by Unknown artist
stipple engraving, mid 19th century
25 3/8 in. x 18 3/4 in. (645 mm x 477 mm) paper size
Given by Anthony Oliver Thorold, after 2010-08-04
Reference Collection
NPG D38588
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- Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, 10th Bt (1787-1871), Philanthropist. Sitter in 6 portraits.
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George IV dies at Windsor on 26 June; William IV succeeds to the throne.Duke of Wellington resigns as Prime Minister to be succeeded by Earl Grey.
'Captain Swing' disturbances among agricultural districts in southern England. Taking their name from a mythical leader, hundreds of labourers break the threshing machines that threaten their winter employment.
Art and science
Liverpool and Manchester Railway opens; MP William Huskisson is run down by a train and killed at the inaugural ceremony.William Cobbett publishes Rural Rides; a nostalgic tribute to the English countryside which expresses dismay at the sweeping changes taking place.
International
July Revolution in France overthrows the Bourbon dynasty. Charles X goes into exile in England and Louis Philippe, Duc d'Orleans is proclaimed King by the Chamber of Deputies who fear European opposition to the declaration of a second Republic.Comments back to top
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Steve Wise
22 February 2021, 20:22
The original portrait from which this print is taken is by George Richmond and hangs at Killerton House. It can be seen on the National Trust collection pages here
http://www.nationaltrustcollections.org.uk/object/921937
For some reason it is catalogued simply as a Member of the Acland family by the National Trust. However it is clearly Sir Thomas. The print also forms a frontespiece for 'Club Makers and Club Members by T.H.S.Escott published 1914 by Fisher Unwin.