Le Trèsorier [graphic]Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker[21 May 1798]eng"Sir William Pulteney sits directed to the left on the lowest of three large brass-bound treasure-chests. He wears a powdered wig, plain black coat and breeches, and top-boots. On the left side of his coat hangs a gold key, another is in his left hand. His right elbow rests on a chest and he looks through a single glass at a large open book: 'L'Etat de les Finances . . . République'. His hat and gloves are beside him. Behind is a pilastered wall and the corner (left) of a decorated ceiling. ..."--British Museum online catalogueTitle etched below image.Eleventh plate in the series "French habits." First plate in the series has series title "Habits of new French legislators and other public functionaries."Sheet trimmed within plate mark.Temporary local subject terms: French costume: Directory Treasurer.1 print : etching & aquatint on wove paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 26.4 x 19.5 cm, on sheet 37.6 x 27.0 cm.Mounted on leaf 51 of volume 4 of 12.