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'The bow to the throne, - alias - the begging bow'
17 of 36 portraits of Edward Thurlow, Baron Thurlow
'The bow to the throne, - alias - the begging bow'
by James Gillray, published by Samuel William Fores
hand-coloured etching, published 6 May 1788
8 3/4 in. x 11 1/8 in. (221 mm x 282 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D12378
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Sittersback to top
- Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818), Queen of George III. Sitter associated with 82 portraits.
- King George III (1738-1820), Reigned 1760-1820. Sitter associated with 182 portraits.
- Warren Hastings (1732-1818), Governor-General of India. Sitter associated with 46 portraits.
- William Pitt (1759-1806), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 167 portraits.
- Edward Thurlow, Baron Thurlow (1731-1806), Lord Chancellor. Sitter in 36 portraits.
Artistsback to top
- Samuel William Fores (baptised 1761-1838), Printseller and publisher. Artist associated with 63 portraits.
- James Gillray (1756-1815), Caricaturist. Artist associated with 881 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
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