3 OF 5

'The grand-signor retiring'

3 of 5 portraits of George Bussy Villiers, 4th Earl of Jersey

by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured etching, published 25 May 1796
10 in. x 13 3/4 in. (253 mm x 350 mm) plate size; 10 3/8 in. x 14 1/4 in. (262 mm x 363 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D13024

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Sittersback to top

King George IV (1762-1830), Regent 1811-19; Reigned 1820-30. Sitter associated with 182 portraits.
George Bussy Villiers, 4th Earl of Jersey (1735-1805), Courtier. Sitter in 5 portraits.
Frances Villiers (née Twysden), Countess of Jersey (1753-1821), Mistress of George IV and courtier. Sitter associated with 8 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.