8 OF 8

'Political-candour; - i.e. - Coalition-"resolutions" of June 14th 1805. - pro bono publico'

8 of 8 portraits of George Walpole

by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 21 June 1805
14 in. x 11 in. (357 mm x 278 mm) plate size; 14 5/8 in. x 11 3/8 in. (370 mm x 290 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D12846

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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

Richard Temple-Nugent-Brydges-Chandos-Grenville, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Chandos (1776-1839), Statesman and print collector. Sitter associated with 39 portraits.
Charles Abbot, 1st Baron Colchester (1757-1829), Speaker of the House of Commons. Sitter associated with 10 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.
Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey (1764-1845), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 166 portraits.
Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne (1780-1863), Politician. Sitter associated with 73 portraits.
William Pitt (1759-1806), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 167 portraits.
Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816), Dramatist and parliamentary orator. Sitter associated with 162 portraits.
George Tierney (1761-1830), Statesman. Sitter associated with 48 portraits.
George Walpole (1758-1835), Soldier. Sitter in 8 portraits.
William Wilberforce (1759-1833), Philanthropist and reformer. Sitter associated with 31 portraits.
Hon. William Windham (1750-1810), Statesman. Sitter associated with 50 portraits.