[William Pitt] [graphic] / JS [monogram] f.

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Title: [William Pitt] [graphic] / JS [monogram] f.
Creator: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
Contributor: Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Fores, S. W., publisher.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Pitt, William,--1759-1806--Caricatures and cartoons.
Published / Created: 1789 June 17
Copyright Date: [17 June 1789]
Publication Place: [London]
Publisher: S. W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Abstract: "A caricature portrait of Pitt speaking in the House of Commons in profile to the right. In his right hand is a document: 'Regency Restrictions' (see BMSat 7488, &c.); his hat is under his left arm, his left hand is held out. He bends forward, his right leg advanced."--British Museum online catalogue.
Description: An imitation of the whole length portraits of Sayers. See British Museum catalogue.
Questionable attribution to Gillray from the British Museum catalogue.
Title devised by cataloger; title based on that given in the British Museum catalogue.
Extent: 1 print : etching with drypoint on laid paper ; plate mark 17.8 x 11.2 cm, on sheet 19 x 12 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Format: still image
Genre: Etchings--England--London--1789.
Satires (Visual works)--England--1789.
Subject (Name): Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Fores, S. W., publisher.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Pitt, William,--1759-1806--Caricatures and cartoons.

Access: Public
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Citation: Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6, no. 7538