Leopold I, King of the Belgians







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Leopold I, King of the Belgians
by James Thomson (Thompson), published by Fisher Son & Co, after Sir Thomas Lawrence
stipple and line engraving, published 1831
7 3/4 in. x 5 5/8 in. (198 mm x 143 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by (Frederick) Leverton Harris, 1927
Reference Collection
NPG D16050
Sitterback to top
- Leopold I, King of the Belgians (1790-1865), Reigned 1831-65; husband of Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales; uncle of Queen Victoria. Sitter in 26 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Fisher Son & Co (active 1828-1847), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 54 portraits.
- Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769-1830), Portrait painter, collector and President of the Royal Academy. Artist or producer associated with 689 portraits, Sitter in 25 portraits.
- James Thomson (Thompson) (baptised 1788-1850), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 137 portraits.
Events of 1831back to top
Current affairs
Parliamentary Reform Bill is rejected by the House of Lords prompting riots in Nottingham, Derby and Bristol.Art and science
Michael Faraday demonstrates electromagnetic induction.Death of Lady Sarah Ponsonby, last of the famous Ladies of Llangollen who attracted many of the leading names in art and literature to visit them at their home in Plas Newydd, Wales.
Opening of New London Bridge, designed by John Rennie.
International
Violinist Niccolo Paganini arrives in England from Italy and embarks on a six month tour of the country after astonishing London audiences with his virtuoso performances.Revolutionary outbreaks in Modena, Parma and the Papal States influenced by the July Revolution in France the previous year.
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