William 1st Earl Of Chatham Collection

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

The Times, plate I, c1762 (1895). A representative of King George III fights a fire (the Seven Years War), which is burning down houses representing Germany and France

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

The Times, 1762. Artist: William Hogarth
The Times, 1762. Satire on King George III and the Seven Years War. The burning city is an allegory for the state of Europe. William Pitt is depicted on stilts, fanning the flames of war

William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham (1708-1778), Prime Minister of Great Britain 1766-1768. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd, 1935

William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, British politician, 18th century (1956)
William Pitt, Earl of Chatham, British Whig politician, 18th century (1956). Pitt (1708-1778) was Prime Minister between 1766 and 1768

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

William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, British Whig statesman, (19th century). Artist: W Holl
William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, British Whig statesman, (19th century). Portrait of Prime Minister William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)

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

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William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, was a prominent figure in British politics during the 18th century. Born in 1708, he served as Prime Minister from 1766 to 1778 and played a crucial role in shaping Britain's imperial policies. Despite being known by various names such as W. Pitt and Lord Chatham, his legacy remains intact through numerous depictions captured by artists throughout history. One such portrayal is an intriguing painting titled "The Right Honourable the Earl of Chatham seized with a Fit in the House of Peers. " This artwork showcases a vulnerable side of this influential statesman, highlighting his physical struggles while serving his country. Another notable depiction is found in John Singleton Copley's painting entitled "The Death of the Earl of Chatham. " Here we witness the somber moment when this great leader passed away in 1778. The artist masterfully captures the gravity and solemnity surrounding his death. Pitt's political career was not without controversy or satire either. In "The Patriotick Barber of New York, " we see him depicted humorously as a captain submerged in suds, symbolizing both mockery and criticism directed towards his policies. However, amidst these satirical portrayals lies admiration for Pitt's intellect and oratory skills. In Paul Sandwich's work titled "Sic Transit Gloria Mundi, " he is shown alongside statues representing Demosthenes and Cicero - two renowned ancient orators - suggesting that Pitt belongs among their ranks. Throughout history, many artists have attempted to capture Pitt's essence. Whether it be an anonymous portrait from c1740 or another unidentified rendition from c1770-1790s, each artwork offers its own interpretation of this influential figure who left an indelible mark on British politics. William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham was a complex individual whose life has been immortalized through art over the centuries.