Thomas Scott

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Thomas Scott

by William Bond, published by L.B. Seeley, after Laurence Joseph Cossé
stipple engraving, published 15 April 1822
8 1/4 in. x 5 1/2 in. (208 mm x 139 mm) paper size
Given by Henry Witte Martin, 1861
Reference Collection
NPG D45778

Sitterback to top

  • Thomas Scott (1747-1821), Commentator on the Bible. Sitter in 4 portraits.

Artistsback to top

  • William Bond (active 1772-1827), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 57 portraits.
  • Laurence Joseph Cossé (1759-active 1837), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6 portraits.
  • L.B. Seeley (active 1822-1830), Portrait print publisher of 169 Fleet Street. Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.

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Current affairs

Lord Castlereagh (the Marquis of Londonderry) commits suicide after a blackmail campaign against him.
Tory cabinet joined by liberals George Canning and Robert Peel. Canning is appointed Foreign Secretary.

Art and science

John Nash completes the remodelling of the King's villa, the Brighton Pavilion and begins plans for the new layout of Regent Street and Regent's Park.
The Caledonian Canal opens to link eastern to western Scotland.
The Sunday Times is founded.

International

David Wilkie exhibits celebrated Chelsea Pensioners at the Royal Academy to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo. It proves so popular a rail has to be erected to protect it.
First major failure of the potato crop in Ireland. A large-scale public works programme is implemented to provide employment.

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