8 OF 67

'The Crown and Anchor libel, burnt by the public hangman'

8 of 67 portraits of Thomas Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine

by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 28 November 1795
9 5/8 in. x 13 5/8 in. (246 mm x 347 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D12550

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Sittersback to top

Thomas Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine (1750-1823), Lord Chancellor. Sitter associated with 67 portraits.
Charles James Fox (1749-1806), Whig statesman. Sitter associated with 299 portraits.
William Pitt (1759-1806), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 167 portraits.
John Reeves (1752-1829), King's printer. Sitter in 4 portraits.
Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816), Dramatist and parliamentary orator. Sitter associated with 162 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.