George Spencer-Churchill, 5th Duke of Marlborough ('The inexpressible air of dignity, - ')
4 of 4 portraits of George Spencer-Churchill, 5th Duke of Marlborough
George Spencer-Churchill, 5th Duke of Marlborough ('The inexpressible air of dignity, - ')
by James Gillray, published by Hannah Humphrey
hand-coloured stipple engraving, published 9 March 1803
9 3/4 in. x 7 7/8 in. (248 mm x 200 mm) plate size; 10 1/4 in. x 8 1/8 in. (261 mm x 205 mm) paper size
Bequeathed by (Frederick) Leverton Harris, 1927
Reference Collection
NPG D14920
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Sitterback to top
- George Spencer-Churchill, 5th Duke of Marlborough (1766-1840), Politician and book collector. Sitter in 4 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.
Related worksback to top
- NPG D12802: George Spencer-Churchill, 5th Duke of Marlborough ('The inexpressible air of dignity, - ') (impression from same plate as)


