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Pitt, Miniature
William Pitt the Younger Statesman
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Media ID 4381413
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1759 1806 Pitt Younger Will I Am
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisite miniature portrait captures the youthful visage of William Pitt the Younger, who rose to become one of the most influential statesmen in British history at an astonishingly young age. Painted in 1806, this portrait offers a glimpse into the charisma and intelligence that marked Pitt's political career. Born in 1759, Pitt was the youngest son of an earl and was educated at home due to his father's financial difficulties. Despite his humble beginnings, Pitt's exceptional intellect and political acumen soon came to the attention of the prime minister, Lord North. In 1780, at just 24 years old, Pitt was appointed to the cabinet as Chancellor of the Exchequer, making him the youngest cabinet member in British history. This miniature portrait, likely commissioned by a wealthy patron or admirer, captures Pitt's striking features and intense gaze. The artist, unknown to us today, expertly rendered the intricate details of Pitt's clothing, from the elegant cravat to the ornate waistcoat and breeches. The background, simple yet effective, draws the viewer's focus to Pitt's face, which exudes a sense of determination and intelligence. Pitt's political career was marked by a series of victories and defeats, including his successful leadership during the Napoleonic Wars. He served as prime minister from 1783 to 1801 and again from 1804 to 1806. Pitt's legacy as a statesman is complex and enduring, and this miniature portrait offers a fascinating window into the man behind the history books.
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