1st Earl Of Chatham Collection

William Pitt
3118993 William Pitt; (add.info.: Engraved portrait of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham (1708-1778) a British statesman of the Whig group. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

W. Pitt, Earl of Chatham, (1708-1778), 1830. Creator: Unknown
W. Pitt, Earl of Chatham, (1708-1778), 1830. William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham (1708-1778) British Whig who served as Prime Minister mid 18th century

The Right Honourable the Earl of Chatham seized with a Fit in the House of Peers, c1787
The Right Honourable the Earl of Chatham seized with a Fit in the House of Peers previous to his death, c1787. From A New

Death of the Earl of Chatham, 1778 (engraving)
3103673 Death of the Earl of Chatham, 1778 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of the Earl of Chatham, 1778)

Residence of William Pitt the Elder, 1st Earl of Chatham, on Hampstead Heath (b / w photo)
3637706 Residence of William Pitt the Elder, 1st Earl of Chatham, on Hampstead Heath (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, British Whig politician and Prime Minister (engraving)
6029470 William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, British Whig politician and Prime Minister (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Pitt)

Death of the Earl of Chatham, 1778 (engraving)
972358 Death of the Earl of Chatham, 1778 (engraving) by Copley, John Singleton (1738-1815) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Death of the Earl of Chatham, 1778)

William Pitt the Elder (1708-1778), English statesman (chromolitho)
1093548 William Pitt the Elder (1708-1778), English statesman (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Pitt the Elder (1708-1778), English statesman

The Right Hon William Pitt, Earl of Chatham (engraving)
669928 The Right Hon William Pitt, Earl of Chatham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Hon William Pitt, Earl of Chatham)

The Death of the Earl of Chatham, 1779. Creator: John Singleton Copley
The Death of the Earl of Chatham, 1779

The Patriotick Barber of New York, or the Captain in the Suds, February 14, 1775

Sic Transit Gloria Mundi, ca. 1762. ca. 1762. Creator: Paul Sandwich
Sic Transit Gloria Mundi, ca. 1762

Lord Chatham, c1740, (c1884). Creator: Unknown
Lord Chatham, c1740, (c1884). William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, (1708-1778) British Whig, educated at Eton College and Trinity College, Oxford

William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, c1770, (1890). Creator: Unknown
William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, c1770, (1890). William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, (1708- 1778) British statesman and Whig group who served twice as Prime Minister of Great Britain

Pitt, Earl of Chatham; 1766, (1824). Creator: J Chapman
Pitt, Earl of Chatham; 1766, (1824). Portrait of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham (1708-1778), British statesman of the Whig group who led the government of Great Britain twice in the middle of

Earl of Chatham, 1809. Chatham, who sits in an armchair, is attended by a hideous doctor who takes his pulse. On his other side is Sir William Curtis in sailors and John Bull

Two Youths contemplating Statues of Demosthenes, Cicero and Pitt, c1780-1848

William, Earl of Chatham, 1790. William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham (1708-1778), British statesman of the Whig group who led the government of Great Britain twice in the middle of the 18th century

Death of Chatham, 1859. Artist: Francis Nicholson
Death of Chatham, 1859. Death of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham and British Whig, on 7 April 1778, during a debate in the House of Lords on the American War of Independence

Poem by Lord Chatham to David Garrick, 18th century, (1840). Artist: William Pitt
Poem by Lord Chatham to David Garrick, 18th century, (1840). Poem written Lord Chatham (William Pitt the Elder) to the actor David Garrick, in answer to his verse from Mount Edgcumbe

Letter from William Pitt to the Duke of Newcastle, Hayes, 23rd October 1759. Artist: William Pitt
Letter from William Pitt to the Duke of Newcastle, Hayes, 23rd October 1759. Letter from William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, (later Prime Minister), when he was Secretary of State

The Death of the Earl of Chatham, after a painting by John Singleton Copley. William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, British statesman and Prime Minister. In fact, Pitt did not die in the House of Lords

Demosthenes, Cicero and William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, 1750-1815

The Foreign Grinder, 1757 (engraving)
XJF867783 The Foreign Grinder, 1757 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: BM 1868, 0808.4061); English, out of copyright

William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, 1772 (oil on canvas)
XCF1127273 William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, 1772 (oil on canvas) by Brompton, Richard (c.1734-83) (after); National Portrait Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: William Pitt)

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"The Illustrious Legacy of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham: A Statesman and Visionary" William Pitt, also known as the 1st Earl of Chatham, was a prominent British Whig politician and Prime Minister during the 18th century. Born in 1708 and passing away in 1778, his influence on politics and society remains indelible. With an air of mystery surrounding his early life, this engraving from 1830 captures the enigmatic persona that W. Pitt embodied throughout his career. His political prowess is exemplified by his seizure with a fit in the House of Peers, showcasing both his dedication to public service and the physical toll it took on him. The residence of William Pitt on Hampstead Heath stands as a testament to his prominence. This black-and-white photograph provides a glimpse into the private life he led amidst tumultuous times. It serves as a reminder that even great leaders seek solace within their own sanctuaries. As one delves deeper into history, it becomes evident that Lord Chatham's impact extended far beyond domestic affairs. This chromolithograph portrays him as an English statesman whose influence reverberated across borders; he was not only revered at home but also respected abroad. Tragically, death claimed this remarkable figure in 1778. The engraved depiction evokes solemnity while commemorating the end of an era—a poignant reminder that even giants among men are mortal. Pitt's legacy transcends time through various artistic representations such as John Singleton Copley's painting "The Death of the Earl of Chatham. " Here we witness not just another historical event but rather an immortalization—an eternal tribute to a man who shaped nations with unwavering determination. Yet amidst all these grandiose portrayals lies humor too; "The Patriotick Barber" satirizes political tensions during Pitt's time with wit and satire.