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James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale ('Brissot')

4 of 35 portraits of James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale

by James Sayers, published by Hannah Humphrey
soft-ground etching, published 12 May 1794
8 3/4 in. x 7 in. (214 mm x 179 mm) plate size; 9 1/4 in. x 7 7/8 in. (236 mm x 199 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1905
Reference Collection
NPG D9826

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Sitterback to top

James Maitland, 8th Earl of Lauderdale (1759-1839), Statesman; author of 'Inquiry into the Nature and Origin of Public Wealth'. Sitter associated with 35 portraits.

Artistsback to top

Hannah Humphrey (active 1778-1822), Publisher and printseller. Artist associated with 717 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.
James Sayers (1748-1823), Artist. Artist associated with 188 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.

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