The Bull in Jeopardy; or, the Curs triumpant
1 portrait of Daniel O'Connell
The Bull in Jeopardy; or, the Curs triumpant
by John Phillips, published by S. Gans
hand-coloured etching, published 19 October 1829
10 in. x 14 3/8 in. (254 mm x 364 mm) plate size; 10 3/8 in. x 15 3/8 in. (264 mm x 390 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Edward Dillon Lott du Cann, 2015
Reference Collection
NPG D46049
Artistsback to top
- S. Gans (active 1829-1831), Publisher. Artist or producer associated with 17 portraits.
- John Phillips (active 1825-1831), Satirical printmaker. Artist or producer associated with 34 portraits.
Sittersback to top
- John Bull (active 1712-present), Fictitious epitomist of Englishness and British imperialism. Sitter associated with 151 portraits. Identify
- Charles X, King of France (1757-1836), King of France 1824-1830. Sitter in 14 portraits. Identify
- Francis I, Emperor of Austria (1792-1835), Reigned 1806-35. Sitter associated with 10 portraits. Identify
- Dom Miguel I (1802-1866), King of Portugal, 1828-1834. Sitter in 4 portraits. Identify
- Nicholas I, Emperor of Russia (1796-1855), Emperor of Russia 1816-55. Sitter associated with 13 portraits. Identify
- Daniel O'Connell (1775-1847), Irish politician; MP for Dublin City and Cork County. Sitter associated with 230 portraits. Identify
- Sir Robert Peel, 2nd Bt (1788-1850), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 323 portraits. Identify
- Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), Field Marshal and Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 640 portraits. Identify
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (15 Southampton Street, Strand, London)
Subjects & Themesback to top
Events of 1829back to top
Current affairs
Metropolitan police force of over three thousand paid, uniformed, professional policemen founded by Home Secretary Sir Robert Peel.Roman Catholic Relief Act grants emancipation; Catholics admitted to vote, sit in parliament and hold almost all public offices.
Art and science
Success of George Stephenson's Rocket steam engine at Rainhill Trials.First London bus service licensed; the new 'box-on-wheels' contributes greatly to the expansion of the suburbs.
Apsley House completed for the Duke of Wellington by Benjamin Wyatt.
First Oxford and Cambridge boat race.
International
Andrew Jackson is elected President of the United States.Comments back to top
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