'The Bourbons Fall or Priestcraft and Despotism rewarded' (Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington; Louis-Philippe I, King of the French; Jules Auguste Armand Marie, Prince de Polignac; Charles X, King of France; probably Charles-Ignace, Comte de Pe...)
6 of 22 portraits of Louis-Philippe I, King of the French
'The Bourbons Fall or Priestcraft and Despotism rewarded' (Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington; Louis-Philippe I, King of the French; Jules Auguste Armand Marie, Prince de Polignac; Charles X, King of France; probably Charles-Ignace, Comte de Pe...)
by H.H.R., published by Samuel William Fores
hand-coloured lithograph, published September 1830
16 1/8 in. x 10 3/8 in. (409 mm x 264 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by Sir Edward Dillon Lott du Cann, 2018
Reference Collection
NPG D48830
Artistsback to top
- Samuel William Fores (baptised 1761-1838), Printseller and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 119 portraits.
- H.H.R. (active 1830-1832), Satirical printmaker. Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits.
Sittersback to top
- Charles X, King of France (1757-1836), King of France 1824-1830. Sitter in 14 portraits. Identify
- Louis Antoine de Bourbon, duc d'Angoulême (1775-1844), Son of Charles X, King of France. Sitter associated with 7 portraits. Identify
- Louis-Philippe I, King of the French (1773-1850), King of France 1830-1848. Sitter associated with 22 portraits.
- Charles-Ignace, Comte de Peyronnet (1778-1854), French politician. Sitter associated with 1 portrait. Identify
- Jules Auguste Armand Marie, Prince de Polignac (1780-1847), French statesman. Sitter in 6 portraits. Identify
- Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), Field Marshal and Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 640 portraits. Identify
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.Comments back to top
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