Sir Henry Raeburn
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sir Henry Raeburn
by and published by William Walker, after Sir Henry Raeburn
mezzotint, published 1 January 1826 (circa 1815)
18 3/4 in. x 13 3/4 in. (477 mm x 348 mm) plate size; 25 1/8 in. x 18 in. (638 mm x 456 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1868
Reference Collection
NPG D39170
Sitterback to top
- Sir Henry Raeburn (1756-1823), Portrait painter. Sitter in 3 portraits, Artist or producer associated with 75 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Sir Henry Raeburn (1756-1823), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 75 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
- William Walker (1791-1867), Photographer, engraver and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 129 portraits.
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Riots break out in Lancashire against the use of the power loom, invented by Edmund Cartwright. The looms were gradually being introduced across the country, replacing large numbers of manual workers.Art and science
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Carl Weber arrives to live in England after his opera Der Freischutz is the hit of the London season.Comments back to top
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