FDA-E.2574-2016
Parts
Object number
FDA-E.2574-2016
Object type
Identification
Title
Sir W. Hamilton
Title Type
assigned by artist
Comments
The original oil painting of the diplomat and archaeologist William Hamilton, on which this print is based, is in the collection of the National Portrait Gallery. The sitter is show holding the first volume of a lavishly illustrated series by D'Hancarville that celebrates his achievements as a collector. He has the volume open at a plate that bears a Greek dedication to him. Some of the antiquities that Hamilton gave to the British Museum are seen to the right of the composition.
Other number
3.42
455
455
Description
Dimensions
height (actual size): 233mm
width (actual size): 167mm
width (actual size): 167mm
Inscription
Lettered: 'Sir W. Hamilton'
Production
Person
Date
1820
History and association
Associated person
Hamilton, William, 1730 - 1803 (Sitter)
