Boothby Clopton ('A prince of the old school')

1 portrait

by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
stipple engraving, published 11 March 1800
10 in. x 7 3/4 in. (253 mm x 198 mm) plate size; 11 3/4 in. x 8 7/8 in. (300 mm x 224 mm) paper size
Reference Collection
NPG D12038

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Boothby Clopton (active 1800), Eccentric old beau who shot himself after having wasted a large fortune. Sitter in 2 portraits.

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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.