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William Pitt

John Jones after George Romney

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man seated in an armchair, looking to his right. He has distinct facial features, wavy hair styled back, and wears an intricately decorated coat with embroidery, a waistcoat, and a cravat. He holds a rolled document in his right hand and rests his left hand on a table with books. The background is a plain, tonal backdrop.

Artwork Details

Date
1789
Medium
mezzotint on laid paper
Dimensions
3478 × 4961 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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