'A sphere, projecting against a plane' (William Pitt; Albinia, Countess of Buckinghamshire)

1 portrait

by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 3 January 1792
10 7/8 in. x 8 7/8 in. (275 mm x 224 mm) plate size; 11 3/4 in. x 9 1/4 in. (299 mm x 236 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D12438

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Sittersback to top

Albinia, Countess of Buckinghamshire (died 1816), Wife of George Hobart, 3rd Earl of Buckinghamshire. Sitter associated with 16 portraits.
William Pitt (1759-1806), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 167 portraits.

Artistsback to top

James Gillray (1756-1815), Caricaturist. Artist associated with 881 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
Hannah Humphrey (active 1778-1822), Publisher and printseller. Artist associated with 717 portraits, Sitter in 1 portrait.