12 OF 63

'Jove in his chair'

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

'Jove in his chair'

by James Gillray, published by Elizabeth d'Achery
hand-coloured etching, published 11 September 1782
9 3/4 in. x 13 7/8 in. (248 mm x 352 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D12315

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Sittersback to top

John Dunning, 1st Baron Ashburton (1731-1783), Solicitor-General. Sitter in 14 portraits.
Isaac Barré (1726-1802), Soldier and politician. Sitter associated with 19 portraits.
Francis Seymour-Conway, 1st Marquess of Hertford (1718-1794), Courtier and politician. Sitter in 8 portraits.
William Petty, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne (1737-1805), Prime Minister and patron of the arts. Sitter associated with 63 portraits.
William Pitt (1759-1806), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 167 portraits.

Artistsback to top

Elizabeth d'Achery (active 1782). Artist associated with 11 portraits.
James Gillray (1756-1815), Caricaturist. Artist associated with 881 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.