Interior of Henry the Seventh's Monument; Remaining Figures on the Screen of Henry the Seventh's Monument
Interior of Henry the Seventh's Monument; Remaining Figures on the Screen of Henry the Seventh's Monument
by John Bluck, after Frederick Mackenzie
hand-coloured etching and aquatint, published 1812
11 1/4 in. x 8 1/8 in. (287 mm x 207 mm) paper size
Given by Henry Witte Martin, 1861
Reference Collection
NPG D42667
Sittersback to top
- Elizabeth of York (1466-1503), Queen of Henry VII. Sitter associated with 24 portraits.
- King Henry VII (1457-1509), Reigned 1485-1509. Sitter associated with 66 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- John Bluck (active 1791-1819), Aquatint engraver. Artist associated with 8 portraits.
- Frederick Mackenzie (circa 1787-1854), Watercolour painter and architectural draughtsman. Artist associated with 2 portraits.
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Events of 1812back to top
Current affairs
Prime Minister Spencer Perceval is assassinated in the lobby of the House of Commons by a bankrupt named John Bellingham. A new administration is formed under Lord Liverpool.The Toleration Act is passed giving greater freedom of worship to dissenters in order to ensure their political loyalty.
Art and science
Actress Sarah Siddons retires from the London stage. Her final appearance is as Lady Macbeth, the role that made her famous, but the performance has to end after the sleepwalking scene because of the fervour of the audience.Building of Regent's Canal begins under John Rennie.
International
United States declares war on Britain over grievances arising from British naval conduct in the French wars. American plan for attack on Canada fails and British troops under Sir Edward Pakenham force surrender of Detroit.Wellington defeats French at Salamanca and enters Madrid.
Napoleon leads France in disastrous Russian campaign.
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