The Great Polar Bear. A Graphic Simile

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by John ('HB') Doyle, published by Thomas McLean
lithograph, published 12 January 1831
16 3/8 in. x 11 1/4 in. (415 mm x 286 mm) overall
Acquired, before 1900
Reference Collection
NPG D41039

Sittersback to top

Francis I, Emperor of Austria (1792-1835), Reigned 1806-35. Sitter associated with 10 portraits. Identify
Prince Klemens Lothar Wenzel von Metternich (1773-1859), Austrian statesman. Sitter associated with 3 portraits. Identify
Nicholas I, Emperor of Russia (1796-1855), Emperor of Russia 1816-55. Sitter associated with 13 portraits. Identify

Artistsback to top

John ('HB') Doyle (1797-1868), 'HB'; caricaturist. Artist or producer associated with 746 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
Thomas McLean (1788-1875), Publisher and dealer. Artist or producer associated with 1057 portraits.

Placesback to top

Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (26 Haymarket, London)

Portrait setback to top

Political Sketches by H.B. Volume II

Subjects & Themesback to top

Events of 1831back to top

Current affairs

Parliamentary Reform Bill is rejected by the House of Lords prompting riots in Nottingham, Derby and Bristol.

Art and science

Michael Faraday demonstrates electromagnetic induction.
Death of Lady Sarah Ponsonby, last of the famous Ladies of Llangollen who attracted many of the leading names in art and literature to visit them at their home in Plas Newydd, Wales.
Opening of New London Bridge, designed by John Rennie.

International

Violinist Niccolo Paganini arrives in England from Italy and embarks on a six month tour of the country after astonishing London audiences with his virtuoso performances.
Revolutionary outbreaks in Modena, Parma and the Papal States influenced by the July Revolution in France the previous year.

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