Superb portrait of British social reformer, Michael T. Sadler. Ca

Superb portrait of British social reformer, Michael T. Sadler. Ca 1820. Dimensions: 24 x 29 inches without frame. 27 x 32 inches with frame. Description: Oil on canvas. No visible signatures? The original stretcher is stamped “ High Holborn” For Thomas Brown, High Holborn, London, a leading supplier of canvas and painting materials to Royal Academy artists in London. (Brown was located at this address from c. 1805-1853, according to the archives of the National Portrait Gallery, London). Portrait of Michael Thomas Sadler (3 January 1780 – 29 July 1835) Radical British politician, philanthropic businessman, social reformer, and leader of the factory reform movement in England. Elected to parliament in 1829. Michael T. Sadler is perhaps best known for his campaign to limit work hours and improve conditions for child laborers. Sadler had an active interest in the plight of child labourers from 1806, when as superintendent of the ‘New Sunday School’ in Leeds. He observed that children employed in factories were unable to make adequate use of these very limited educational opportunities as a direct consequence of the extremely long hours they were working. In 1832, he held hearings into the working conditions of children employed in British textile factories. The stories the children told helped lead to new laws regulating the conditions under which children could be employed. A full-length portrait of Michael Thomas Sadler is currently in the collection of London National Portrait Gallery. ( See photos). It was painted before 1830 by British portrait painter, William Robinson ( 1799-1839). The portrait at the London National Portrait Gallery shows many similarities to this portrait and looks like it was completed around the same period. We attribute this portrait to be by William Robinson or his circle. Superb portrait of British social reformer, Michael T. Sadler. Ca 1820.
Click images to enlarge Description Superb portrait of British social reformer, Michael T. Sadler.  Ca 1820. Dimensions: 24 x 29 inches without frame. 27 x 32 inches with frame. Description: Oil on canvas. No visible signatures? The original stretcher is stamped “ High Holborn” For Thomas Brown, High Holborn, London,  a leading supplier of canvas and painting materials to Royal Academy artists in London. (Brown was located at this address from c. 1805-1853, according to the archives of the National Portrait Gallery, London). Portrait of Michael Thomas Sadler (3 January 1780 – 29 July 1835) Radical British politician, philanthropic businessman, social reformer, and leader of the factory reform movement in England. Elected to parliament in 1829. Michael T. Sadler is perhaps best known for his campaign to limit work hours and improve conditions for child laborers. Sadler had an active interest in the plight of child labourers from 1806, when as superintendent of the ‘New Sunday School’ in Leeds. He observed that children employed in factories were unable to make adequate use of these very limited educational opportunities as a direct consequence of the extremely long hours they were working. In 1832, he held hearings into the working conditions of children employed in British textile factories. The stories the children told helped lead to new laws regulating the conditions under which children could be employed. A full-length portrait of Michael Thomas Sadler is currently in the collection of London National Portrait Gallery. ( See photos). It was painted before 1830 by British portrait painter, William Robinson ( 1799-1839). The portrait at the London National Portrait Gallery shows many similarities to this portrait and looks like it was completed around the same period. We attribute this portrait to be by William Robinson or his circle. Condition: Ready to hang. In good condition.  The oil has been relined on a newer canvas and newer frame, but still has the original stretcher. There are some cracks on the surface of the canvas, due to the old age. And tiny bits of missing canvas at each lower corner. ( see photos) Otherwise fine. Shipping fees: United States/ Canada: 40 dollars. ( delivery time: About 3 - 5 working days.) European union  : Free shipping. ( delivery time: About About 2 - 3 working days.) United Kingdom : Free shipping. Due to the UK leaving the EU on the 31st December 2020, items purchased will be subject to 20% VAT, which shall be paid by the UK buyer, and collected by the parcel operator.   We regret, we are no longer able to ship items sold for less than £135 to the UK. Other countries ( Please contact us) Safe packing, handling, full insurance, online tracking and delivery confirmation is included. Special shipping reduction offer for multiple purchases. Buy more than one item, and we will combine the shipping and you will only pay half price shipping fee for the 2nd item. The more you buy the more you save. All our items are located at our gallery in Copenhagen, Denmark. All our works are safely and professional packed and shipped From Scandinavia using DHL/UPS Eksport Express. Listing Templates! Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

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