10 OF 63

'Gloria Mundi, or - the Devil addressing the sun'

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

by James Gillray, published by William Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 22 July 1782
13 7/8 in. x 9 3/4 in. (352 mm x 248 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D12310

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Sittersback to top

Charles James Fox (1749-1806), Whig statesman. Sitter associated with 299 portraits.
William Petty, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne (1737-1805), Prime Minister and patron of the arts. Sitter associated with 63 portraits.

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.