William Owen Pughe
5 of 74 portraits by Colnaghi, Son & Co
© National Portrait Gallery, London
William Owen Pughe
by Charles Picart, published by Colnaghi, Son & Co, after Eliza Jones
stipple engraving, published 15 February 1826
13 7/8 in. x 10 7/8 in. (354 mm x 277 mm) plate size; 21 1/4 in. x 16 1/4 in. (541 mm x 414 mm) paper size
Acquired, 1951
Reference Collection
NPG D36711
Sitterback to top
- William Owen Pughe (1759-1835), 'Idrison'; antiquary and lexicographer. Sitter in 3 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Colnaghi, Son & Co (active 1826-1835), Publishers. Artist or producer associated with 74 portraits.
- Eliza Jones (active early 19th century), Draughtsman. Artist or producer associated with 2 portraits.
- Charles Picart (circa 1780-circa 1837), Engraver, draughtsman and painter. Artist or producer associated with 119 portraits.
Events of 1826back to top
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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
Thomas Telford's Menai Straits and Conway Suspension Bridges open, the largest of their kind at the time.International
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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