The Rt. Hon. William Pitt
Print
26 December 1804 (published)
26 December 1804 (published)
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Print depicting William Pitt full-length, legs crossed, seated in an armchair beside a table and facing half left. The table is piled with books, an ink stand and robes of office. In the background is a drape and a landscape.
Object details
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Title | The Rt. Hon. William Pitt (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Stipple engraving |
Brief description | Print, full-length portrait of William Pitt (1759-1806) seated in an armchair beside a table. Stipple engraving by Anthony Cardon after Henry Edridge, 1804. |
Physical description | Print depicting William Pitt full-length, legs crossed, seated in an armchair beside a table and facing half left. The table is piled with books, an ink stand and robes of office. In the background is a drape and a landscape. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'The Right Honble. Willm. Pitt. Drawn by H. Eldridge, 1801. Engraved by Anthy Cardon. London, Published Decr. 26 1804, by H. Eldgridge No.64 Margaret Street, Cavendish Square, and by Colnaghi & Co. Cockspur Street, Charing Cross.' (Lettered) |
Credit line | Given by Lt.-Col. R. G. Elwes, OBE |
Production | The original portrait was drawin in 1801. |
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Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1959 . London: HMSO, 1964. |
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Accession number | E.1509-1959 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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