Jean Périer and Mariette Sully in the operetta 'Véronique'
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Jean Périer and Mariette Sully in the operetta 'Véronique'
by Nadar, published by Neurdein Frères
halftone reproduction, 1898
5 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. (139 mm x 90 mm) overall
Bequeathed by Patrick O'Connor, 2010
Photographs Collection
NPG x139770
Sittersback to top
- Jean Périer (1869-1954), Opera singer and actor. Sitter in 1 portrait.
- Mariette Sully (1874-circa 1940), Soprano. Sitter in 3 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Nadar (Gaspard Félix Tournachon) (1820-1910), Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 54 portraits.
- Neurdein Frères (active 1860s), Photographer. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
Events of 1898back to top
Current affairs
The UK Parliament passes the Irish Local Government Act, which establishes a mixed system of local government in Ireland similar to that in Great Britain, notably creating new, directly elected county councils, and extending the electoral franchise to include all male householders and occupiers.Charles Pelham Villiers, Britain's longest-serving Member of Parliament, dies. Villiers entered Parliament in 1835 as Liberal MP for Wolverhampton.
Art and science
The French physicists Pierre and Marie Curie discover the strongly radioactive elements polonium and radium, paving the way for cancer therapy and nuclear physics.H.G. Wells's highly influential science fiction novellaThe War of the World is published, describing an invasion of England by aliens from Mars.
International
The Spanish-American war takes place after Spain fails to meet America's demands to peacefully resolve the Cuban fight for independence. America secures victory after a series of quick naval and military victories in the Philippines and Cuba. Later this year, the Treaty of Paris gives the US ownership of the former Spanish colonies of Puerto Rico, the Philippines and Guam, the US also taking control of Cuba, ending the uprising and granting independence.Comments back to top
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