For improving the breed [graphic].Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker[24 October 1796]eng"A whole length portrait of the corpulent Prince Frederick William Charles of Wurtemberg, standing 'chapeau-bras' in profile to the right, wearing a ribbon; his right hand on his waistcoat, his left on the hilt of his sword. He has a very heavy double chin, thick lips, staring eye, high narrow head, and an expression of good-natured surprise."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state of similar composition"A later state with the same inscriptions. The contour of the Prince is altered: he is very obese, his head bulges slightly at the back, and his legs are thicker. The position of his right hand is altered."--British Museum online catalogueTitle etched at top of image.Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.Later state, with changes to the plate. Cf. No. 8827 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 7.Sheet trimmed within plate mark.