Sir John Bennet Lawes, 1st Bt
3 of 3 portraits of Sir John Bennet Lawes, 1st Bt
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Sir John Bennet Lawes, 1st Bt
by Julia Emily Clutterbuck (Mrs Alsop), after Sir Hubert von Herkomer
mezzotint, published early 20th century
14 1/2 in. x 10 7/8 in. (367 mm x 277 mm) plate size; 22 1/2 in. x 15 5/8 in. (570 mm x 397 mm) paper size
Given by Julia Emily Clutterbuck (Mrs Alsop) and Sir (Edward) John Russell, 1926
Reference Collection
NPG D37203
Artistsback to top
- Julia Emily Clutterbuck (Mrs Alsop) (active 1914-1932), Mezzotint engraver. Artist or producer associated with 3 portraits.
- Sir Hubert von Herkomer (1849-1914), Painter and illustrator. Artist or producer associated with 53 portraits, Sitter in 11 portraits.
Events of 1900back to top
Current affairs
The Conservatives return to power, after the Prime Minister Lord Salisbury calls a general election, known as the 'Khaki election', on the back of huge jingoistic support for the Boer War.The Labour Representation Committee (LRC) is founded from a coalition of socialist groups; they win two seats in the 1900 election and Ramsay Macdonald is appointed secretary. The Labour politician Keir Hardie is also returned to Parliament for Merthyr Tydfilin Wales.
Art and science
German physicist Max Planck proposes the concept of the quantum theory. Sigmund Freud's The Interpretation of Dreams is published. In the text, Freud outlines his theory of dream analysis, crucial to the study of the unconscious, and introduces key concepts in psychoanalysis, such as the Ego.The Paris International Exhibition, attended by more than 50 million people and including over 76,000 exhibitors, marks the heyday of Art Nouveau.
International
In China the Boxer rebellion takes place. The Boxers were anti-imperialist and against foreign influence in trade, religion, politics and technology in the final years of the Manchu rule. The Boxers invade Beijing, killing 230 foreigners and Chinese Christians. The rebellion is suppressed by a multinational coalition of 20,000 troops, with China being forced to pay large war reparations, contributing to growing nationalist resentment against the Qing dynasty.Comments back to top
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