Frederick, Duke of York and Albany
1 portrait by Walter Paton
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Frederick, Duke of York and Albany
by James Thomson (Thompson), after John Jackson, and by Walter Paton
stipple engraving, 1825
15 7/8 in. x 11 3/8 in. (403 mm x 289 mm) plate size; 18 7/8 in. x 12 3/4 in. (481 mm x 323 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1957
Reference Collection
NPG D33224
Sitterback to top
- Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (1763-1827), Commander-in-Chief of the Army; son of George III. Sitter associated with 73 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- John Jackson (1778-1831), Portrait painter. Artist or producer associated with 232 portraits, Sitter in 6 portraits.
- Walter Paton. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
- James Thomson (Thompson) (baptised 1788-1850), Engraver. Artist or producer associated with 138 portraits.
Placesback to top
- Place made: United Kingdom: England, London (2 Devonshire Street, Portland Place, London)
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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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