Robert Louis Stevenson
20 of 45 portraits by Sarony & Co
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Robert Louis Stevenson
issued by Sarony & Co, after Sir William Blake Richmond
gravure cigarette card, 1923 (1887)
3 1/8 in. x 2 1/2 in. (78 mm x 64 mm) overall
Reference Collection
NPG D48921
Sitterback to top
- Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894), Novelist and essayist. Sitter associated with 33 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Sir William Blake Richmond (1842-1921), Painter; son of George Richmond. Artist or producer associated with 18 portraits, Sitter in 16 portraits.
- Sarony & Co (active 1864-1969), Photographers. Artist or producer associated with 45 portraits.
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Stanley Baldwin begins the first of three terms of government as Conservative Prime Minister following the resignation of Andrew Bonar Law.Art and science
Bolton Wanderers beat West Ham United in the first FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. The Cup Final was held at Wembley every year except during the war until 2000.International
Hitler attempts to take power in Germany with the Munich Beer Hall Putsch. On the 8th November Hitler and the SA stormed a meeting of the ruling 'triumvirs' forcing them to support a march on Berlin. The coup, however, failed and Hitler was arrested and sentences to five years in prison.Comments back to top
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