6 OF 103

'Paradise lost'

6 of 103 portraits of Edmund Burke

'Paradise lost'

by James Sayers, published by Charles Bretherton
etching, published 17 July 1782
10 3/4 in. x 8 3/4 in. (274 mm x 223 mm) plate size; 12 in. x 10 in. (304 mm x 255 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1905
Reference Collection
NPG D9562

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Sittersback to top

John Dunning, 1st Baron Ashburton (1731-1783), Solicitor-General. Sitter in 14 portraits.
Isaac Barré (1726-1802), Soldier and politician. Sitter associated with 19 portraits.
Edmund Burke (1729 or 1730-1797), Statesman. Sitter associated with 103 portraits.
Charles James Fox (1749-1806), Whig statesman. Sitter associated with 299 portraits.
William Petty, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne (1737-1805), Prime Minister and patron of the arts. Sitter associated with 63 portraits.

Artistsback to top

Charles Bretherton (circa 1760-1783), Engraver and printseller; son of James Bretherton. Artist associated with 46 portraits.
James Sayers (1748-1823), Artist. Artist associated with 188 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.