18 OF 114

'Citizens visiting the Bastille' (John Courtenay; Sir Francis Burdett, 5th Bt)

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

by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 16 January 1799
13 7/8 in. x 10 3/8 in. (352 mm x 262 mm) plate size; 14 3/8 in. x 10 5/8 in. (364 mm x 271 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D12676

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Sittersback to top

Sir Francis Burdett, 5th Bt (1770-1844), Parliamentary reformer. Sitter associated with 114 portraits.
John Courtenay (1738-1816), Politician. Sitter associated with 14 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.