'The Radicals last Effort!!!'
© National Portrait Gallery, London
'The Radicals last Effort!!!'
by Unknown artist, published by G.W. Fortnum
hand-coloured etching, circa 1820
10 1/2 in. x 16 1/2 in. (267 mm x 419 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by Sir Edward Dillon Lott du Cann, 2018
Reference Collection
NPG D48669
Artistsback to top
- G.W. Fortnum (active circa 1820), Print publisher. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6578 portraits.
Sittersback to top
- John Cam Hobhouse, Baron Broughton de Gyfford (1786-1869), Statesman and friend of Byron. Sitter in 31 portraits.
- Princess Caroline of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel (1768-1821), Queen of George IV. Sitter in 101 portraits.
- King George IV (1762-1830), Regent 1811-19; Reigned 1820-30. Sitter associated with 274 portraits.
- Henry Hunt (1773-1835), Radical politician and demagogue; MP for Preston. Sitter associated with 21 portraits.
- Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), Field Marshal and Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 640 portraits.
- Sir Matthew Wood, 1st Bt (1768-1843), Lord Mayor of London. Sitter associated with 41 portraits.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (11 Ball Alley, Lombard Street, London)
Subjects & Themesback to top
- Chairs and thrones
- Group portraits
- Hats and head attire
- Jewellery
- Jewellery - Crowns and tiaras
- Jewellery - Livery chains and badges
- Pets and animals
- Pets and animals - Wild and exotic animals
- Religion, faith and spirituality
- Swords, daggers and shields
- Uniforms
- Weapons and firearms
- Words and inscriptions
Events of 1820back to top
Current affairs
George III dies at Windsor Castle on 29 January and George IV ascends to the throne.'Trial of Queen Caroline' in the House of Lords; Parliament drops the Bill which was to legitimise a divorce between Caroline and George IV.
Cato Street Conspiracy to assassinate the cabinet discovered. Arthur Thistlewood and fellow conspirators are hanged.
Art and science
Sir Thomas Lawrence becomes President of the Royal Academy.Astronomical Society is set up by John Herschel and Charles Babbage.
First iron steamship is launched.
International
Actor, Edmund Kean goes on a successful tour of America after making his name at the Drury Lane Theatre.Revolutions begin in Spain, Portugal and Naples.
The famous ancient Greek statue of the Venus de Milo is rediscovered on the Island of Melos and purchased by the Louvre in Paris.
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