5 OF 13

A Cognocenti contemplating ye Beauties of ye Antique' (Emma, Lady Hamilton; Horatio Nelson; Sir William Hamilton)

5 of 13 portraits of Sir William Hamilton

by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 11 February 1801
14 in. x 10 1/8 in. (357 mm x 258 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D35272

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Sittersback to top

Emma, Lady Hamilton (1765-1815), Mistress of Lord Nelson. Sitter in 28 portraits.
Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803), Diplomat and archaeologist. Sitter in 13 portraits.
Horatio Nelson, Viscount Nelson (1758-1805), Vice-Admiral and victor of Trafalgar. Sitter associated with 84 portraits.

Artistsback to top

James Gillray (1756-1815), Caricaturist. Artist associated with 881 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
Hannah Humphrey (active 1778-1822), Publisher and printseller. Artist associated with 717 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.

Related worksback to top

NPG D12755: A Cognocenti contemplating ye Beauties of ye Antique' (Emma, Lady Hamilton; Horatio Nelson; Sir William Hamilton) (impression from same plate as)