The Political Quixote
1 of 3 portraits of Robert Alexander
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The Political Quixote
possibly by John Phillips, published by John Fairburn
hand-coloured etching, published 29 September 1829
10 3/8 in. x 14 5/8 in. (262 mm x 373 mm) plate size; 11 3/4 in. x 17 1/4 in. (297 mm x 439 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by Sir Edward Dillon Lott du Cann, 2018
Reference Collection
NPG D48787
Sittersback to top
- James Scarlett, 1st Baron Abinger (1769-1844), Chief Baron of the Exchequer. Sitter associated with 39 portraits. Identify
- Robert Alexander (1795-1854), Editor and newspaper proprietor. Sitter in 3 portraits. Identify
- Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), Field Marshal and Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 640 portraits. Identify
Artistsback to top
- John Fairburn (active 1793-1843). Artist associated with 29 portraits.
- John Phillips (active 1825-1831), Satirical printmaker. Artist associated with 34 portraits.
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.Tell us more back to top
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