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James Gillray
1756-1815
[William Pitt] / JS [monogram] f.
Published
London : Pubd. June 17, 1789 by [S.]W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly, [1789]
etching with drypoint
plate mark: 178 x 112 mm; sheet: 178 x 112 mm
Purchased by J. Pierpont Morgan, 1900.
Peel 2714
Notes
Imitation of Sayers's portraits, probably by Gillray. See British Museum online catalog.
Title assigned by George.
Title assigned by George.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
"A caricature portrait of Pitt speaking in the House of Commons in profile to the right. In his right hand is a document: 'Regency Restrictions' (see BMSat 7488, &c.); his hat is under his left arm, his left hand is held out. He bends forward, his right leg advanced."--British Museum online catalogue.
Associated names
Sayers, James, 1748-1823, artist.
Fores, S. W., publisher.
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Fores, S. W., publisher.
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Artist
Classification
Department
Century prints
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