11 OF 52

'Introduction of Citizen Volpone and his suite, at Paris'

11 of 52 portraits of Henry Richard Fox (later Vassall), 3rd Baron Holland

by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 15 November 1802
9 7/8 in. x 13 3/4 in. (250 mm x 350 mm) plate size; 10 3/8 in. x 14 1/2 in. (265 mm x 368 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D12794

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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.

Sittersback to top

Sir Robert Adair (1763-1855), Diplomat. Sitter associated with 7 portraits.
Thomas Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine (1750-1823), Lord Chancellor. Sitter associated with 67 portraits.
Charles James Fox (1749-1806), Whig statesman. Sitter associated with 299 portraits.
Elizabeth Bridget Fox (née Cane) (1750-1842), Courtesan; Wife of Charles James Fox; formerly Mrs Armitstead. Sitter in 7 portraits.
Henry Richard Fox (later Vassall), 3rd Baron Holland (1773-1840), Whig statesman and patron of art and letters. Sitter associated with 52 portraits.
Elizabeth Vassall Fox (née Vassall, formerly Webster), Lady Holland (1770-1845), Political and literary hostess. Sitter in 4 portraits.
Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821), Emperor of France 1804-14. Sitter associated with 86 portraits.
Arthur O'Connor (1763-1852), Irish rebel. Sitter in 7 portraits.