William Astell
1 of 3 portraits of William Astell
© National Portrait Gallery, London
William Astell
by George Raphael Ward, after Frederick Richard Say
mezzotint, mid 19th century
15 7/8 in. x 11 7/8 in. (404 mm x 302 mm) plate size; 27 1/8 in. x 20 1/8 in. (690 mm x 512 mm) paper size
Given by Dodie Masterman, 1964
Reference Collection
NPG D1295
Sitterback to top
- William Astell (1774-1847), Chairman of the East India Company. Sitter in 3 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Frederick Richard Say (1805-1868), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 49 portraits.
- George Raphael Ward (1799-1878), Painter and engraver. Artist or producer associated with 50 portraits.
Events of 1825back to top
Current affairs
Strikes, contract breaking and worker intimidation prompt the passing of a new Anti-Trade Union Combination Act to the dismay of economist John McCulloch, MP Joseph Hume and radical Francis Place who had worked for the repeal of the previous year.Catholic Relief Bill is rejected by the House of Lords.
Art and science
Construction of Thames Tunnel begins under the direction of Marc Isambard Brunel.Stockton to Darlington Railway, the world's first passenger system, opens.
William Hazlitt publishes The Spirit of the Age; twenty-five pen-portraits of his contemporaries in the world of literature, philosophy and politics.
International
Beethoven's Ninth Symphony premieres in London.John Quincy Adams is elected President of the United States.
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