King William IV; Queen Adelaide (Princess Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen)
© National Portrait Gallery, London
King William IV; Queen Adelaide (Princess Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen)
published by T. Bird, published by Rudolph Ackermann, published by Charles Tilt
hand-coloured stipple engraving, published 1 July 1830
10 1/4 in. x 14 in. (260 mm x 356 mm)
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D8129
Sittersback to top
- Queen Adelaide (Princess Adelaide of Saxe-Meiningen) (1792-1849), Queen of William IV. Sitter associated with 40 portraits.
- King William IV (1765-1837), Reigned 1830-37. Sitter associated with 175 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Rudolph Ackermann (1764-1834), Publisher. Artist or producer associated with 96 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
- T. Bird (active 1830s), Print publisher. Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.
- Charles Tilt (1797-1861), Bookseller and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 12 portraits.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (40 Wigmore Street, London; Strand, London; Fleet Street, London)
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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