'A Hackney meeting'
2 of 2 portraits of William Mainwaring
'A Hackney meeting'
by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 1 February 1796
9 3/4 in. x 9 3/4 in. (247 mm x 248 mm) plate size; 14 1/8 in. x 10 1/8 in. (360 mm x 256 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D12556
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Sittersback to top
- George Byng (1764-1847), MP for Middlesex. Sitter associated with 14 portraits.
- Charles James Fox (1749-1806), Whig statesman. Sitter associated with 299 portraits.
- William Mainwaring (1735-1802), MP for Middlesex. Sitter in 2 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.



