Queen Victoria; Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha; and five others
20 of 24 portraits by George Edward Madeley
Queen Victoria; Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha; and five others
printed by George Edward Madeley, published by John Limbird
lithograph, circa 1839
10 1/8 in. x 10 3/8 in. (256 mm x 263 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1902
Reference Collection
NPG D47392
Sittersback to top
- Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha (1819-1861), Prince Consort of Queen Victoria. Sitter in 208 portraits, Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits. Identify
- Queen Victoria (1819-1901), Reigned 1837-1901. Sitter associated with 548 portraits, Artist or producer associated with 5 portraits. Identify
Artistsback to top
- John Limbird (circa 1796-died 1868), Publisher. Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits.
- George Edward Madeley (1798-1858), Engraver, lithographer and printer. Artist or producer associated with 24 portraits.
This portraitback to top
Sheet music cover for 'The Maiden's Declaration' by William Moncrieff. Sheet music attached
Subjects & Themesback to top
Events of 1839back to top
Current affairs
The Bedchamber crisis strains relations between the government and the monarchy, after Queen Victoria refuses to dismiss her Whig-appointed ladies of the bedchamber at the request of the new, Conservative Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel. Peel resigns and Melbourne returns as Prime Minister.The Grand National is first held at the Aintree race course, won by the horse Lottery, and the first Henley Royal Regatta, the rowing event, is held on the Thames.
Art and science
The French and British scientists Louis Daguerre and William Henry Fox Talbot separately publicise their experiments with the new form of photography.The prolific journalist Harriet Martineau publishes her three decker novel Deerbrook, the story of middle class country life.
International
The first Opium War with China is sparked after the British government refuses to try six British soldiers accused of killing a Chinese man protecting a temple from looters. Relations were strained as Britain had promoted the drug opium in China to boost trade. Winning the war, Britain secured vital trading rights.African captives aboard the Spanish ship La Amistad revolt, resulting in a highly publicised court case.
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