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William Petty, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne (Lord Shelburne)

6 of 63 portraits of William Petty, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne

by James Sayers, published by Charles Bretherton
etching, published 14 May 1782
7 in. x 4 1/2 in. (178 mm x 114 mm) plate size; 7 3/4 in. x 5 in. (196 mm x 126 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1905
Reference Collection
NPG D9822

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William Petty, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne (1737-1805), Prime Minister and patron of the arts. Sitter associated with 63 portraits.

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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.