Unknown man, engraved as Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey
17 of 23 portraits of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Unknown man, engraved as Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey
by Edward Scriven, published by James Carpenter, after Unknown artist
stipple engraving, published 2 June 1821
9 7/8 in. x 6 1/8 in. (252 mm x 155 mm) plate size; 11 1/4 in. x 8 1/8 in. (286 mm x 207 mm) paper size
Given by Henry Witte Martin, 1861
Reference Collection
NPG D6903
Sitterback to top
- Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey (1517?-1547), Poet. Sitter associated with 23 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- James Carpenter (active 1799-1850), Bookseller and bookbinder. Artist or producer associated with 13 portraits.
- Edward Scriven (1775-1841), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 214 portraits.
- Unknown artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 6578 portraits.
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Events of 1821back to top
Current affairs
George IV is crowned at Westminster Abbey on 19 July and Queen Caroline is turned away from the ceremony. Two weeks later she dies reawakening popular sympathy for her cause. Riots break out at her funeral as the Government attempts to reroute the procession to avoid the popular reaction of the mob.Art and science
Thomas De Quincey publishes Confessions of an English Opium Eater in the London Magazine. A creative commentary on his mental life, it gained instant notoriety.The Manchester Guardian (later The Guardian) established.
Michael Faraday builds the first electric motor.
International
Napoleon dies.Revolts in Wallachia and Moldovia against the oppressive rule of the Ottoman Turks. The rebels appeal to Tsar Alexander I for help and the Greek War of Independence begins.
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