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Sir Francis Burdett, 5th Bt ('Messager d'Etat')

9 of 114 portraits of Sir Francis Burdett, 5th Bt

by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured aquatint, published 21 May 1798
10 3/8 in. x 7 5/8 in. (262 mm x 194 mm) plate size; 12 1/8 in. x 8 7/8 in. (307 mm x 227 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D12647

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Sir Francis Burdett, 5th Bt (1770-1844), Parliamentary reformer. Sitter associated with 114 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.

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