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Thomas Bailey

by Richard Earlom, published by Samuel Woodburn, after David Loggan
mezzotint, published 1810
6 1/4 in. x 4 1/8 in. (159 mm x 105 mm) plate size; 10 in. x 6 5/8 in. (253 mm x 169 mm) paper size
Given by Henry Witte Martin, 1861
Reference Collection
NPG D43294

Sitterback to top

  • Thomas Bailey (died circa 1657), Royalist divine. Sitter in 7 portraits.

Artistsback to top

  • Richard Earlom (1743-1822), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 107 portraits, Sitter in 3 portraits.
  • David Loggan (1634-1692), Artist and engraver. Artist or producer associated with 191 portraits.
  • Samuel Woodburn (1786-1853), Picture dealer. Artist or producer associated with 142 portraits.

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  • NPG D581: Thomas Bailey (from same plate)
  • NPG D583: Thomas Bailey (from same plate)
  • NPG D582: Thomas Bailey (from same plate)

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Current affairs

Serious 'Burdett and Liberty' riots break out in London in support of radical MP Sir Francis Burdett who had been arrested for denouncing the House of Common's decision to bar journalists from some debates.
Princess Amelia dies triggering renewed bout of illness in her father, George III.

Art and science

Sir Walter Scott publishes his chivalrous, medieval ballad, The Lady of the Lake, set on Loch Katrine in Perthshire.
Kennett and Avon Trunk Canal is completed.
First Savings Bank is set up by financier Henry Duncan.

International

Madame De Stael writes De l'Allemagne which portrays Germany as a model of Romantic nationalism for emerging revolutionary nations. It was banned by Napoleon but published in London to great acclaim.
Lisbon besieged. Wellington takes shelter behind the fortified lines of the Torres Vedras and the French army are forced to retreat.

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