Captain Thomas Coram upon whose petition and sollicitation the Royal Charter for [the] Foundling Hospital was granted by His Majesty King George [the] second. 17 of October 1739 / [graphic]McArdell, James, approximately 1729-1765, printmaker[1794]engFull length portrait of philanthropist Thomas Coram who began his career in shipping and trading, both in America and England, gaining a wide knowledge of colonial affairs. Later became projector of the Foundling Hospital, shown bust-length to left within oval frame, eyes to front, his shoulder-length hair loose, wearing plain, open coat and white necktie; after HogarthTitle etched below image.Later state with imprint: Published 12th May 1794 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London.Sheet trimmed within plate mark.