10 OF 113

'The explanation'

10 of 113 portraits of Sir Francis Burdett, 5th Bt

'The explanation'

by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 30 May 1798
10 1/4 in. x 14 1/4 in. (259 mm x 363 mm) plate size; 10 5/8 in. x 15 in. (270 mm x 380 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D12651

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Sittersback to top

Sir Francis Burdett, 5th Bt (1770-1844), Parliamentary reformer. Sitter associated with 113 portraits.
Dudley Ryder, 1st Earl of Harrowby (1762-1847), Statesman. Sitter in 12 portraits.
William Pitt (1759-1806), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 167 portraits.
George Tierney (1761-1830), Statesman. Sitter associated with 48 portraits.
George Walpole (1758-1835), Soldier. Sitter in 8 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.