Sir William Hamilton

Sitterback to top

• Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803), Diplomat and archaeologist. Sitter in 13 portraits.

Artistback to top

• Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), Painter and first President of the Royal Academy. Artist associated with 1413 portraits, Sitter associated with 38 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Hamilton holds the first volume of a lavishly illustrated series by D'Hancarville that celebrates his achievements as a collector. It is open at aplate that bears a Greek dedication to him. Some of his antiquities that he gave to the British Museum are shown beside him.

Linked publicationsback to top

• Audio Guide
• Ingamells, John, National Portrait Gallery: Mid-Georgian Portraits 1760-1790, 2004, p. 233
• Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 275

Subjects & Themesback to top

• Landscapes
• Reading
• Vases, pots and urns