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James Pettit Andrews, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
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James Pettit Andrews, c. 1790 (oil on canvas)
1765247 James Pettit Andrews, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Drummond, Samuel (1765-1844) (attr. to); 590x495 cm; Society of Antiquaries of London, UK; (add.info.: Portrait of James Pettit Andrews (c 1737?97). The family purchased an Elizabethan mansion, Shaw House, near Newbury, Berkshire, in 1750, and Joseph, James elder brother, was created a baronet and inherited the property. James built a Gothic style residence at the nearby Donnington Grove in 1763. He became a magistrate in Berkshire and was elected a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries in 1763, but he resigned his Fellowship in 1783 and moved to Kensington, where he became involved in campaigns for social reform and other charitable works, including joining the Committee for the Relief of the Black Poor with his brother in 1786; in 1788 he published an influential pamphlet that led to the first Act regulating the employment of chimney sweeps apprentices. In 1792 he was appointed one of the countrys first stipendiary magistrates established under the Middlesex Justices Act.)
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This portrait captures the essence of James Pettit Andrews, a man of many accomplishments and passions. Painted around 1790 by Samuel Drummond (attributed to), this oil on canvas print showcases Andrews' dignified presence and intellectual demeanor. James Pettit Andrews hailed from a distinguished family that acquired Shaw House, an Elizabethan mansion near Newbury, Berkshire in 1750. While his elder brother inherited the property and was bestowed with a baronetcy, James embarked on his own ventures. In 1763, he constructed Donnington Grove, an impressive Gothic-style residence nearby. Andrews's contributions extended beyond his architectural endeavors. He served as a magistrate in Berkshire and became a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries in 1763 before relocating to Kensington later on. There, he dedicated himself to social reform campaigns and various charitable works alongside his brother Joseph. One notable achievement was James's involvement with the Committee for the Relief of the Black Poor in 1786. Together with Joseph, they championed efforts to improve conditions for chimney sweeps apprentices through their influential pamphlet published in 1788—a publication that ultimately led to groundbreaking legislation regulating their employment. In recognition of his expertise and commitment to justice, Andrews was appointed one of England's first stipendiary magistrates under the Middlesex Justices Act in 1792. This remarkable portrait not only immortalizes James Pettit Andrews but also serves as a testament to his multifaceted life filled with philanthropy, activism, and dedication towards societal betterment.
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