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Samuel Hoare in his Picture Gallery

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Samuel Hoare in his Picture Gallery

probably by Sir Emery Walker, after Sarah Hoare
photographic print after a drawing, before 1931 (circa 1830)
13 1/8 in. x 20 1/4 in. (332 mm x 515 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1931
Reference Collection
NPG D35886

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  • Sarah Hoare (1777-1856), Artist. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
  • Sir Emery Walker (1851-1933), Process-engraver and printer. Artist or producer associated with 141 portraits, Sitter in 11 portraits.

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Current affairs

George IV dies at Windsor on 26 June; William IV succeeds to the throne.
Duke of Wellington resigns as Prime Minister to be succeeded by Earl Grey.
'Captain Swing' disturbances among agricultural districts in southern England. Taking their name from a mythical leader, hundreds of labourers break the threshing machines that threaten their winter employment.

Art and science

Liverpool and Manchester Railway opens; MP William Huskisson is run down by a train and killed at the inaugural ceremony.
William Cobbett publishes Rural Rides; a nostalgic tribute to the English countryside which expresses dismay at the sweeping changes taking place.

International

July Revolution in France overthrows the Bourbon dynasty. Charles X goes into exile in England and Louis Philippe, Duc d'Orleans is proclaimed King by the Chamber of Deputies who fear European opposition to the declaration of a second Republic.

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