2 OF 6

'And Adam had power over all the beasts of the earth'

2 of 6 portraits of William Adam

probably by James Gillray, published by William Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 9 January 1780
7 3/8 in. x 10 3/8 in. (187 mm x 264 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D12288

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Sittersback to top

William Adam (1751-1839), Politician. Sitter associated with 6 portraits.
George Robert Fitzgerald. Sitter in 1 portrait.
Charles James Fox (1749-1806), Whig statesman. Sitter associated with 299 portraits.
Thomas Frederick Mackenzie Humberston (1753?-1783), Soldier. Sitter in 1 portrait.

Artistsback to top

James Gillray (1756-1815), Caricaturist. Artist associated with 881 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
William Humphrey (1742?-before 1815), Engraver and printseller. Artist associated with 68 portraits.