Two Personages of Great Weight on the Turf (Thomas Thornhill; Samuel Chiffney)
Two Personages of Great Weight on the Turf (Thomas Thornhill; Samuel Chiffney)
by John ('HB') Doyle, printed by Joseph Netherclift, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 2 September 1829
14 1/8 in. x 10 3/8 in. (358 mm x 265 mm) paper size
acquired unknown source, 1900
Reference Collection
NPG D40955
Sittersback to top
- Samuel Chiffney (1786-1854), Jockey and racehorse trainer. Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Thomas Thornhill (1783-1844), Racehorse owner. Sitter in 1 portrait.
Artistsback to top
- John ('HB') Doyle (1797-1868), 'HB'; caricaturist. Artist associated with 738 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Thomas McLean (1788-1875), Publisher and dealer. Artist associated with 953 portraits.
- Joseph Netherclift (active 1821-1848), Lithographic printer and draughtsman. Artist associated with 4 portraits.
Events of 1829back to top
Current affairs
Metropolitan police force of over three thousand paid, uniformed, professional policemen founded by Home Secretary Sir Robert Peel.Roman Catholic Relief Act grants emancipation; Catholics admitted to vote, sit in parliament and hold almost all public offices.
Art and science
Success of George Stephenson's Rocket steam engine at Rainhill Trials.First London bus service licensed; the new 'box-on-wheels' contributes greatly to the expansion of the suburbs.
Apsley House completed for the Duke of Wellington by Benjamin Wyatt.
First Oxford and Cambridge boat race.
International
Andrew Jackson is elected President of the United States.Tell us more back to top
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