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'A new way to pay the National-Debt'
15 of 167 portraits of William Pitt
'A new way to pay the National-Debt'
by James Gillray, published by William Holland
hand-coloured etching and engraving, published 21 April 1786
16 1/2 in. x 20 7/8 in. (420 mm x 529 mm) paper size
Purchased, 1947
Reference Collection
NPG D13052
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Artistsback to top
- James Gillray (1756-1815), Caricaturist. Artist associated with 881 portraits, Sitter in 7 portraits.
- William Holland (active 1782-1802), Book and printseller. Artist associated with 11 portraits.
Sittersback to top
- Charlotte Sophia of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (1744-1818), Queen of George III. Sitter associated with 82 portraits.
- King George III (1738-1820), Reigned 1760-1820. Sitter associated with 182 portraits.
- King George IV (1762-1830), Regent 1811-19; Reigned 1820-30. Sitter associated with 182 portraits.
- Louis Philippe Joseph (Philippe Egalité), duc d'Orleans (1747-1793). Sitter in 4 portraits.
- William Pitt (1759-1806), Prime Minister. Sitter associated with 167 portraits.
- Thomas Townshend, 1st Viscount Sydney (1733-1800), Statesman. Sitter in 14 portraits.
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