9 OF 66

'The giant factotem amusing himself'

9 of 66 portraits of Henry Addington, 1st Viscount Sidmouth

by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 21 January 1797
14 3/8 in. x 10 3/8 in. (366 mm x 264 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D12593

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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.

Sittersback to top

Thomas Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine (1750-1823), Lord Chancellor. Sitter associated with 67 portraits.
Charles James Fox (1749-1806), Whig statesman. Sitter associated with 299 portraits.
Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey (1764-1845), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 166 portraits.
Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville (1742-1811), Statesman. Sitter associated with 80 portraits.
William Pitt (1759-1806), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 167 portraits.
Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816), Dramatist and parliamentary orator. Sitter associated with 162 portraits.
Henry Addington, 1st Viscount Sidmouth (1757-1844), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 66 portraits.
Michael Angelo Taylor (circa 1757-1834), Politician. Sitter associated with 35 portraits.
William Wilberforce (1759-1833), Philanthropist and reformer. Sitter associated with 31 portraits.

This portraitback to top

Pitt is shown dominating the House of Commons. He turns to his followers, his right foot supported by Wilberforce and Dundas; his left foot curshes the leaders of the Opposition, Erskine, Sheridan and Fox. The print can be related to the debate of 30 December 1796 when Pitt moved the continuence of the war.