The Right Hon.ble William Pitt, Esq.
After work by
William Hoare
Engraver
Richard Houston (1721-1775)
OriginEngland, London
MediumMezzotint with line engraving
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1982-1
DescriptionLower margin reads: "W. Hoare pinx.t/ R. Houston fecit./ The Right Hon.ble/ William Pitt Esq.r/ Late One of HIs Majestys Principal Secretaries of State."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.ProvenanceBefore 1982, Bookpress, Ltd. (Williamsburg, VA); 1982-present, purchased by the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (Williamsburg, VA).
John Boydell
November 1, 1780
Bernard Ratzer
January 12, 1776
