6 OF 18

'Head Quarters: Brooks's, 18th July 1785 You are to attack the Enemy's Propositions at six o'clock this Evening'

6 of 18 portraits of David Murray, 2nd Earl of Mansfield

by James Sayers, published by Thomas Cornell
etching, published 22 July 1785
9 5/8 in. x 6 1/8 in. (244 mm x 156 mm) plate size; 10 1/2 in. x 6 3/4 in. (266 mm x 173 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1905
Reference Collection
NPG D9936

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Sittersback to top

Edward Smith Stanley, 12th Earl of Derby (1752-1834), Sportsman and patron of horse-racing. Sitter associated with 64 portraits.
David Murray, 2nd Earl of Mansfield (1727-1796), Diplomat and statesman. Sitter in 18 portraits.
George Sackville Germain, 1st Viscount Sackville (1716-1785), Soldier and statesman. Sitter associated with 17 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.

Related worksback to top

NPG D5875: 'Head Quarters: Brooks's, 18th July 1785 You are to attack the the Enemy's Propositions at six o'clock this Evening' (impression from same plate as)
NPG D5876: 'Head Quarters: Brooks's, 18th July 1785 You are to attack the the Enemy's Propositions at six o'clock this Evening' (impression from same plate as)