Unknown gentleman, possibly Sir Thomas Overbury, previously known as William Shakespeare
1 portrait of Sir Thomas Overbury
© National Portrait Gallery, London
Unknown gentleman, possibly Sir Thomas Overbury, previously known as William Shakespeare
published by Richard Griffin & Co, after Unknown Anglo-Netherlandish artist
line engraving, mid 19th century (circa 1610)
6 1/2 in. x 4 1/8 in. (165 mm x 105 mm) plate size; 9 3/8 in. x 5 7/8 in. (238 mm x 150 mm) paper size
Purchased with help from the Friends of the National Libraries and the Pilgrim Trust, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D41653
Sittersback to top
- Sir Thomas Overbury (1581-1613), Poet and courtier. Sitter associated with 18 portraits.
- William Shakespeare (1564-1616), Dramatist and poet. Sitter associated with 107 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Richard Griffin & Co (active 1819-1861), Booksellers, publishers and circulating library. Artist or producer associated with 1 portrait.
- Unknown Anglo-Netherlandish artist, Artist. Artist or producer associated with 17 portraits.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D41652: William Shakespeare (mounted together)
- NPG D41651: William Shakespeare (mounted together)
- NPG D41654: William Shakespeare (mounted together)
Events of 1830back to top
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.Comments back to top
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