An English Essay on the Polignac System

by Henry Heath, published by Samuel William Fores
hand-coloured etching, published circa August 1830
9 7/8 in. x 14 5/8 in. (251 mm x 372 mm) plate size; 10 1/2 in. x 15 1/2 in. (267 mm x 393 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by Sir Edward Dillon Lott du Cann, 2018
Reference Collection
NPG D48827

Sittersback to top

James Scarlett, 1st Baron Abinger (1769-1844), Chief Baron of the Exchequer. Sitter associated with 37 portraits.
Robert Alexander (1795-1854), Editor and newspaper proprietor. Sitter in 3 portraits.
Jules Auguste Armand Marie, Prince de Polignac (1780-1847), French statesman. Sitter in 6 portraits.
Robert Stephen Rintoul (1787-1858), Journalist, editor and founder of The Spectator. Sitter in 5 portraits.
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), Field Marshal and Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 632 portraits.

Artistsback to top

Samuel William Fores (baptised 1761-1838), Printseller and publisher. Artist associated with 106 portraits.
Henry Heath (active 1822-1842), Caricaturist. Artist associated with 27 portraits.

Placesback to top

Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (41 Piccadilly, London)

Portrait setback to top

Sir Edward du Cann Collection

Subjects & Themesback to top

Events of 1830back to top

Current affairs

George IV dies at Windsor on 26 June; William IV succeeds to the throne.
Duke of Wellington resigns as Prime Minister to be succeeded by Earl Grey.
'Captain Swing' disturbances among agricultural districts in southern England. Taking their name from a mythical leader, hundreds of labourers break the threshing machines that threaten their winter employment.

Art and science

Liverpool and Manchester Railway opens; MP William Huskisson is run down by a train and killed at the inaugural ceremony.
William Cobbett publishes Rural Rides; a nostalgic tribute to the English countryside which expresses dismay at the sweeping changes taking place.

International

July Revolution in France overthrows the Bourbon dynasty. Charles X goes into exile in England and Louis Philippe, Duc d'Orleans is proclaimed King by the Chamber of Deputies who fear European opposition to the declaration of a second Republic.

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