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D2006-CMD-028
The Right Honourable William Pitt Esq.
D2006-CMD-028

The Right Honourable William Pitt Esq.

Date1766
After work by Richard Houston (1721-1775)
Publisher Robert Sayer (1725-1794)
OriginEngland, London
MediumMezzotint with line engraving
DimensionsOH: 25" x OW: 18 1/4"; Plate: H: 24 1/2" x W: 17"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1960-686
DescriptionLower margin reads: "Done from an Original Picture in the Possesion of EARL TEMPLE, - by Rich.d Houston./ The Right Honourable William Pitt Esq,,/ One of his Majest's Most Hon.ble Privy Council./ London: Printed for Robert Sayer, Map, & Printseller, at the Golden Buck, near Serjeant's Inn, Fleet Street. Price 10.s 6.d- Publish'd according to Act of Parliament 26 April 1766 -"
Label TextWilliam Pitt , 1st Earl of Chatham (also known as Pitt the Elder) was a British politician who served as Prime Minister during the Seven Years War of the French and Indian War between the years 1756-1761. His leadership and focus on British Empire, led England to prevail against the French in North America and India. He was a strong voice against the Stamp Act, which taxed American Colonies to pay for the French and Indian war, even presenting a speech on their behalf. A staunch imperialist, he was an advocate of compromise between the British Government and the American Colonies, rather than full independence.
MarkingsLondon Printed for Robert Sayer Map & Printseller at the Golden Buck near Serjeant's Inn Fleet Street. Price 10s 6p Publish'd according to Act of Parliament 20 June 1766.