John Broster
2 of 2 portraits of John Broster
© National Portrait Gallery, London
John Broster
by Thomas Hodgetts, published by Archibald Constable & Co, published by William Blackwood, published by Hurst, Robinson & Co, after John Syme
mezzotint, published 2 February 1825
10 3/8 in. x 8 in. (263 mm x 203 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D827
Sitterback to top
- John Broster, Inventor of system for removal of speech impediments. Sitter in 2 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- William Blackwood (1776-1834), Bookseller and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits.
- Archibald Constable & Co (active 1774-1827), Bookseller, stationer and publisher. Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits.
- Thomas Hodgetts (circa 1781-1858), Painter and engraver. Artist or producer associated with 76 portraits.
- Hurst, Robinson & Co (active 1824-1825), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 21 portraits.
- John Syme (1795-1861), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 4 portraits.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: Scotland, Edinburgh (Edinburgh, Scotland)
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (Cheapside & Pall Mall, London)
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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