James Gillray
(1756-1815), CaricaturistRegency Portraits Catalogue Entry
Sitter in 7 portraits
Artist associated with 881 portraits
Gillray was the greatest and most definitive satirist of the age, producing caricatures of politics and social life, often directed at the Royal Family.
by James Gillray
watercolour on ivory, circa 1800
NPG 83
by Unknown artist
watercolour, circa 1810
NPG 3650
after James Gillray
hand-coloured etching, (circa 1800)
NPG D9299
by Charles Turner, after James Gillray
mezzotint, published 1819 (circa 1800)
NPG D2437
by Charles Turner, after James Gillray
mezzotint, circa 1819 (circa 1800)
NPG D2775
by Charles Turner, published by George Humphrey, after James Gillray
mezzotint, published 19 April 1819 (circa 1800)
NPG D12275
by Charles Turner, published by George Humphrey, after James Gillray
mezzotint, published 19 April 1819 (circa 1800)
NPG D19559
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