3 OF 8

George Walpole ('Mars')

3 of 8 portraits of George Walpole

by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 7 May 1799
9 3/4 in. x 7 7/8 in. (248 mm x 201 mm) plate size; 11 3/8 in. x 9 in. (288 mm x 228 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D12687

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Sitterback to top

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.

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