17 OF 27

'John Bull's sacrifice to Janus'

17 of 27 portraits of Joseph Priestley

by James Sayers, published by Hannah Humphrey
etching, published 17 March 1794
13 in. x 9 7/8 in. (330 mm x 252 mm) plate size; 13 7/8 in. x 11 in. (353 mm x 279 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1905
Reference Collection
NPG D12257

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Sittersback to top

Augustus Henry Fitzroy, 3rd Duke of Grafton (1735-1811), Prime Minister. Sitter in 26 portraits.
William Petty, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne (1737-1805), Prime Minister and patron of the arts. Sitter associated with 63 portraits.
Joseph Priestley (1733-1804), Theologian and scientist. Sitter in 27 portraits.
Charles Stanhope, 3rd Earl Stanhope (1753-1816), Politician and scientist. Sitter associated with 45 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.