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Sir John Kynaston Powell, Bt
3 of 3 portraits of Sir John Kynaston Powell, Bt
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Sir John Kynaston Powell, Bt
by James Stow, after George Perfect Harding, after Robert Muller
line engraving, published 1 May 1824
17 7/8 in. x 12 7/8 in. (454 mm x 328 mm) plate size; 22 1/8 in. x 16 1/4 in. (561 mm x 414 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1955
Reference Collection
NPG D40459
Sitterback to top
- Sir John Kynaston Powell, Bt (1753-1822), Conservative politician; MP for Shropshire. Sitter in 3 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- George Perfect Harding (1779 or 1780-1853), Portrait painter, copyist and antiquary. Artist or producer associated with 173 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Robert Muller (1773-after 1800), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 13 portraits.
- James Stow (circa 1770-in or after 1823), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 29 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D40457: Sir John Kynaston Powell, Bt (from same plate)
- NPG D40458: Sir John Kynaston Powell, Bt (from same plate)
Subjects & Themesback to top
Events of 1824back to top
Current affairs
Anti-Trade Union Combination Acts of 1799 and 1800 are repealed after persuasive arguments from radical Francis Place that prohibition of workers' combinations only increased their appeal. The unions had been banned for fear that they were becoming involved in democratic politics.Art and science
National Gallery is established when Parliament agrees to purchase a collection of thirty-eight paintings from the estate of philanthropist John Julius Angerstein. William Seguier is appointed first Keeper.Society of British Artists holds its first exhibition, aiming to appeal to a broader art public than those who visited the Royal Academy.
International
Lord Byron dies of a fever at Missolonghi while fighting in the Greek War of Independence.Britain declares war on Burma after threat of Indian invasion.
Singapore is ceded to Britain.
John Constable's Haywain receives Gold Medal at the Paris Salon.
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