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Ralph Fletcher

by Edward Scriven, published by Agnew & Zanetti, after Joseph Allen
stipple and etching, published 23 January 1826, based on a work of 1822
21 3/4 in. x 15 in. (554 mm x 381 mm) plate size; 28 5/8 in. x 21 3/4 in. (728 mm x 554 mm) paper size
Given by Messrs Thomas Agnew, 1932
Reference Collection
NPG D49785

Sitterback to top

  • Ralph Fletcher (1758-1832), Justice of the Peace; colonel of the Bolton militia. Sitter in 1 portrait.

Artistsback to top

  • Agnew & Zanetti (active 1823-1837), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 37 portraits.
  • Joseph Allen (1769-1839), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 21 portraits.
  • Edward Scriven (1775-1841), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 214 portraits.

Events of 1826back to top

Current affairs

Riots break out in Lancashire against the use of the power loom, invented by Edmund Cartwright. The looms were gradually being introduced across the country, replacing large numbers of manual workers.

Art and science

Thomas Telford's Menai Straits and Conway Suspension Bridges open, the largest of their kind at the time.

International

Carl Weber arrives to live in England after his opera Der Freischutz is the hit of the London season.

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