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Richard Parkes Bonington

by John P. Quilley, published by James Carpenter, published by Colnaghi, Son & Co, after Margaret Sarah Carpenter
mezzotint, published 28 January 1831 (circa 1827-1830)
12 1/2 in. x 9 1/4 in. (317 mm x 235 mm) plate size; 16 1/4 in. x 12 3/8 in. (413 mm x 314 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Herbert Henry Raphael, 1st Bt, 1913
Reference Collection
NPG D19946

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  • James Carpenter (active 1799-1850), Bookseller and bookbinder. Artist or producer associated with 13 portraits.
  • Margaret Sarah Carpenter (née Geddes) (1793-1872), Painter. Artist or producer associated with 34 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
  • Colnaghi, Son & Co (active 1826-1835), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 74 portraits.
  • John P. Quilley (active 1812-1842), Reproductive engraver. Artist or producer associated with 10 portraits.

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  • NPG 444: Richard Parkes Bonington (after)
  • NPG D756: Richard Parkes Bonington (from same plate)
  • NPG D31945: Richard Parkes Bonington (from same plate)

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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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