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John Opie; John Bannister

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John Opie; John Bannister

published by James Cundee, after John Opie, and after Unknown artist
stipple engraving, published 1 July 1807
6 7/8 in. x 2 3/4 in. (176 mm x 69 mm) paper size
Given by W.M. Campbell Smyth, 1962
Reference Collection
NPG D45904

Sittersback to top

  • John Bannister (1760-1836), Comedian and actor. Sitter in 9 portraits.
  • John Opie (1761-1807), Portrait and history painter. Sitter in 13 portraits, Artist associated with 148 portraits.

Artistsback to top

  • James Cundee (active 1799-1833). Artist associated with 8 portraits.
  • John Opie (1761-1807), Portrait and history painter. Artist associated with 148 portraits, Sitter in 13 portraits.
  • Unknown artist, Artist. Artist associated with 6558 portraits.

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Events of 1807back to top

Current affairs

Act is passed abolishing the British slave trade after vigorous campaigning by hundreds of thousands of people led by Thomas Clarkson and championed in parliament by reformer William Wilberforce.
Resignation of 'Ministry of all the Talents'. Whig politician William Henry Cavendish Bentinck, Duke of Portland, succeeds as Prime Minister.

Art and science

Thomas Hope publishes Household Furniture and Interior Decoration; influential in promoting Greek and especially Egyptian models as the epitome of fashionable style.

International

French invasion of Spain and Portugal.
Britain occupies Copenhagen and captures the Danish fleet.
Napoleon begins to wage an economic battle against Britain, recognising the impossibility of victory at sea because of Britain's superior naval power. He aims to close the entire European coastline to British trade.

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