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'The life of William Cobbett - written by himself. No 2' (William Cobbett)

19 of 54 portraits of William Cobbett

by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 29 September 1809
14 5/8 in. x 8 5/8 in. (371 mm x 218 mm) plate size; 15 3/8 in. x 9 3/8 in. (389 mm x 238 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D12925

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Sitterback to top

William Cobbett (1763-1835), Writer, politician and agriculturalist. Sitter associated with 54 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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NPG D12924: 'The life of William Cobbett - written by himself. No 1' (William Cobbett) (from same series as)
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NPG D12928: 'The life of William Cobbett - written by himself. No 5' (William Cobbett; Sir Charles Morgan (né Gould), 1st Bt) (from same series as)
NPG D12929: 'The life of William Cobbett - written by himself. No 6' (from same series as)
NPG D12930: 'The life of William Cobbett - written by himself. No 7' (from same series as)
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