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William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham
2 of 32 portraits of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham
William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham
by Joseph Wilton
marble bust, circa 1766 or later
28 3/4 in. (730 mm) high
Purchased, 1990
Primary Collection
NPG 6081
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Sitterback to top
- William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham (1708-1778), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 32 portraits, Artist associated with 1 portrait.
Artistback to top
- Joseph Wilton (1722-1803), Sculptor. Artist associated with 7 portraits, Sitter in 9 portraits.
Linked publicationsback to top
- Curtis, Penelope; Funnell, Peter; Kalinsky, Nicola, Return to Life: A New Look at the Portrait Bust, 2000 (accompanying the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery from 7 February to 30 May 2001), p. 16
- Saywell, David; Simon, Jacob, Complete Illustrated Catalogue, 2004, p. 119
Linked displays and exhibitionsback to top
- Return to Life: A New Look at the Portrait Bust (7 February 2001 - 20 May 2001)
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On display in Room 14 at the National Portrait Gallery
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