16 OF 30

'Mr Burke's pair of spectacles for short-sighted politicians'

16 of 30 portraits of William Henry Cavendish Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland

by James Sayers, published by Thomas Cornell
etching and aquatint, published 12 May 1791
14 in. x 9 7/8 in. (355 mm x 252 mm) plate size; 15 1/8 in. x 10 7/8 in. (383 mm x 276 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1905
Reference Collection
NPG D9559

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Sittersback to top

Charles James Fox (1749-1806), Whig statesman. Sitter associated with 299 portraits.
William Henry Cavendish Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland (1738-1809), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
Richard Price (1723-1791), Nonconformist minister and political writer. Sitter in 9 portraits.
Joseph Priestley (1733-1804), Theologian and scientist. Sitter in 27 portraits.
Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816), Dramatist and parliamentary orator. Sitter associated with 162 portraits.

Artistsback to top

Thomas Cornell (active 1780-1792). Artist associated with 59 portraits.
James Sayers (1748-1823), Artist. Artist associated with 188 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.