William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806)
Relief
ca. 1790-1820 (made)
ca. 1790-1820 (made)
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William Pitt the Younger is shown in full relief, facing to the front, with his head turned very slightly to the right. He wears a red, textured frock coat with gilt buttons over a white shirt and stock. The bust is surrounded by a black curtain and set against a green glass background.
William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) was the second son of William Pitt, First Earl of Chatham. He was a British politician who became the youngest Prime Minister in 1783 at the age of twenty-four.
William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) was the second son of William Pitt, First Earl of Chatham. He was a British politician who became the youngest Prime Minister in 1783 at the age of twenty-four.
Object details
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| Title | William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) |
| Materials and techniques | Wax in giltwood frame |
| Brief description | Relief, Wax, English, Samuel Percy (1750-1820), about 1790-1820 |
| Physical description | The three-quarter bust of William Pitt the Younger is shown in full relief, facing to front, the head turned very slightly to the right. He wears a red, textured frock coat with gilt buttons over a white shirt and stock. The bust is surrounded by a black curtain and set againsta green glass background. |
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| Credit line | From the Mary Bate Collection |
| Object history | From the Mary Bate Collection, ex. loan 4. Bought from Philip Bate for £200. |
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| Summary | William Pitt the Younger is shown in full relief, facing to the front, with his head turned very slightly to the right. He wears a red, textured frock coat with gilt buttons over a white shirt and stock. The bust is surrounded by a black curtain and set against a green glass background. William Pitt the Younger (1759-1806) was the second son of William Pitt, First Earl of Chatham. He was a British politician who became the youngest Prime Minister in 1783 at the age of twenty-four. |
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| Accession number | A.15-1970 |
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| Record created | March 17, 2004 |
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