William Shakespeare







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William Shakespeare
published by T.H. Ellis, after John Taylor
line and stipple engraving, mid 19th century (circa 1610)
17 7/8 in. x 14 3/8 in. (455 mm x 365 mm) plate size; 23 3/8 in. x 17 1/4 in. (593 mm x 439 mm) paper size
Given by Collins Odgers, 1923
Reference Collection
NPG D40744
Sitterback to top
- William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Dramatist and poet. Sitter associated with 105 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- T.H. Ellis (active 1853), Engraver and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.
- John Taylor (died 1651), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 13 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.Tell us more back to top
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