John Liston
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John Liston
after Augustin Edouart
ink, based on a work of 1826
10 3/4 in. x 7 1/4 in. (273 mm x 184 mm)
Purchased, 1941
Primary Collection
NPG 3098
Artistback to top
- Augustin Edouart (1789-1861), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 28 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 383
- Walker, Richard, Regency Portraits, 1985, p. 318
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Riots break out in Lancashire against the use of the power loom, invented by Edmund Cartwright. The looms were gradually being introduced across the country, replacing large numbers of manual workers.Art and science
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Carl Weber arrives to live in England after his opera Der Freischutz is the hit of the London season.Comments back to top
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