20 OF 70

'A scene on Tuesday the 26th of May between a prince - and - a poltron'

20 of 70 portraits of Frederick, Duke of York and Albany

by James Gillray, published by James Aitken
hand-coloured etching, published 27 May 1789
9 7/8 in. x 13 7/8 in. (250 mm x 351 mm) plate size; 10 3/8 in. x 14 1/4 in. (263 mm x 361 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D12401

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Sittersback to top

Frederick, Duke of York and Albany (1763-1827), Son of George III; Commander-in-Chief of the Army. Sitter associated with 70 portraits.
Francis Rawdon-Hastings, 1st Marquess of Hastings (1754-1826), Army officer; Politician. Sitter in 44 portraits.
Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond and Lennox (1764-1819), Soldier and Governor-General of British North America. Sitter in 7 portraits.
George Finch-Hatton, 9th Earl of Winchilsea (1752-1826), Politician. Sitter in 1 portrait.

Artistsback to top

James Aitken (active 1788-1795). Artist associated with 12 portraits.
James Gillray (1756-1815), Caricaturist. Artist associated with 881 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.