6 OF 24

'Sir Francis Dashwood worshipping Venus'

6 of 24 portraits of John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich

by William Platt, after William Hogarth
line engraving, late 18th century
15 in. x 10 in. (380 mm x 253 mm) plate size; 20 3/4 in. x 15 5/8 in. (526 mm x 398 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1966
Reference Collection
NPG D37235

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Sittersback to top

Francis Dashwood, 11th Baron Le Despencer (1708-1781), Chancellor of the Exchequer and rake. Sitter associated with 8 portraits.
John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich (1718-1792), First Lord of the Admiralty. Sitter associated with 24 portraits.

Artistsback to top

William Hogarth (1697-1764), Painter and engraver. Artist associated with 125 portraits, Sitter associated with 19 portraits.
William Platt (1775-after 1796), Engraver. Artist associated with 7 portraits.