The Rt. Hon. William Pitt
Print
January 20 1806 (published)
January 20 1806 (published)
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Portrait, three-quarter-length, resting right hand on ceremonial robes and facing slightly left; wearing a black coat, buttoned up. In the background on the left is a column, and to the right a drape.
Object details
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Title | The Rt. Hon. William Pitt (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Mezzotint |
Brief description | Print, portrait of William Pitt, mezzotint by George Clint after John Hoppner, 1806. |
Physical description | Portrait, three-quarter-length, resting right hand on ceremonial robes and facing slightly left; wearing a black coat, buttoned up. In the background on the left is a column, and to the right a drape. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'Painted by John Hoppner, R.A. Engraved by George Clint. London: Published Jany. 20th 1806, by Messrs. Colnaghi & Co. 23, Cockspur Street, opposite Suffolk Street, Charing Cross.' (Lettered with name of sitter etc. and) |
Credit line | Given by Mrs E. B. Westwood |
Object history | This print was published a few days before Pitt died. |
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Accession number | E.300-1959 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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