14 OF 41

'Theatrical mendicants, relieved'

14 of 41 portraits of John Philip Kemble

by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching and aquatint, published 15 January 1809
10 3/8 in. x 14 1/8 in. (264 mm x 359 mm) plate size; 11 1/4 in. x 14 7/8 in. (285 mm x 379 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D12915

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Sittersback to top

Charles Kemble (1775-1854), Actor, theatre manager and playwright. Sitter associated with 30 portraits.
John Philip Kemble (1757-1823), Actor. Sitter associated with 41 portraits.
Hugh Percy, 2nd Duke of Northumberland (1742-1817), Soldier and politician. Sitter associated with 8 portraits.
Sarah Siddons (née Kemble) (1755-1831), Actress. Sitter associated with 38 portraits, Artist associated with 1 portrait.

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.