William Pitt Collection

Political Ravishment, or the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger!, 1797. Artist: Gillray, James (1757-1815)
Political Ravishment, or the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street in Danger!, 1797. From a private collection

Uncorking Old Sherry, 1805
Uncorking Old Sherry, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving). William Pitt (1759-1806) giving a speech on 6th March 1805

The Plum Pudding in Danger, or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper, pub
2636943 The Plum Pudding in Danger, or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper, pub. 26 February, 1805 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

The Plum Pudding in danger or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper, pub
3025920 The Plum Pudding in danger or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Portrait of William Pitt, standing three-quarter length in a Dark Jacket and Breeches
824232 Portrait of William Pitt, standing three-quarter length in a Dark Jacket and Breeches, (oil on canvas) by Hoppner, John (1758-1810); 141.7x110.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

"Statesmen's Corner", North Transept, Westminster Abbey, 1865. Creator: Unknown
"Statesmen's Corner", North Transept, Westminster Abbey, [London], 1865. 'The more ancient monuments of the larger size

Illustration depicting the first trial of a torpedo fired by the Nautilus submarine; 1905
5311470 Illustration depicting the first trial of a torpedo fired by the Nautilus submarine; 1905. It destroyed the Danish ship Dorothee provided by the British Admiralty, in Walmer Bay

Death of William Pitt, 1778
1577185 Death of William Pitt, 1778; (add.info.: Death of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham (15 November 1708 - 11 May 1778)

Le pied de Nez de Milord Pit, 1805
1575005 Le pied de Nez de Milord Pit, 1805; (add.info.: Le pied de Nez de Milord Pit. Cartoon shows Napoleon I, wearing laurel wreath and ermine robe, pushing down one side of a scale with his sword)

Portrait medallions of King Louis XVI of France (blue), Marie Antoinette (blue), Duke of Bridgewater (black)
FLO4689189 Portrait medallions of King Louis XVI of France (blue), Marie Antoinette (blue), Duke of Bridgewater (black), Edmund Burke (pink) and William Pitt (blue). Chromolithograph by W

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

Statue of the Earl of Chatham, in St. Stephen's Hall. MacDowell, sculptor, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Statue of the Earl of Chatham, in St. Stephen's Hall, [Houses of Parliament, London]. MacDowell, sculptor, 1857....the statesman is represented in his robes, and speaking; the right hand raised

John Bull Learning a New Movement, published March 21, 1799. Creator: Unknown
John Bull Learning a New Movement, published March 21, 1799....against the next Campaign'. John Bull: Lord love ye my good Masters - do give us something new - I be tired of all the old Jigs - I

John Bull at His Studies, published March 13, 1799. Creator: Unknown
John Bull at His Studies, published March 13, 1799....attended by his Guardian Angell (British prime minister William Pitt: "Cease rude Boreas blustering railer)

A Lock'd Jaw for John Bull, published November 23, 1795. Creator: Unknown
A Lock'd Jaw for John Bull, published November 23, 1795. British prime minister William Pitt: Don't be alarmed Johnny

A Modern Hercules, published November 17, 1795. Creator: Unknown
A Modern Hercules, published November 17, 1795....Or, a Finishing Blow for Poor John Bull'. British prime minister William Pitt, brandishing a club inscribed Convention Bill

Going to Open the Budget, 1796. Creator: Unknown
Going to Open the Budget, 1796. British prime minister William Pitt, having descended from his coach, walks towards the door of the House of Commons, a small empty bag in his right hand

An Enquiry Concerning the Clock Tax, 1797. Creator: Charles Ansell
An Enquiry Concerning the Clock Tax, 1797. British Prime Minister William Pitt writes with a tax pen'; on his list are Shoe Strings, Knee Strings, Hair Strings'

The Obelisk under the Liberty Tree, Boston, 1766 (printed 1973). Creator: Paul Revere
The Obelisk under the Liberty Tree, Boston, 1766 (printed 1973)

Dr. Sangrado Relieving John Bull of Yellow Fever, published February 25, 1795. Creator: Isaac Cruikshank
Dr. Sangrado Relieving John Bull of Yellow Fever, published February 25, 1795

An Irish Union!, published January 30, 1799. Creator: Isaac Cruikshank
An Irish Union!, published January 30, 1799

John Bull Humbugg'd Alias both Ear'd, published May 12, 1794. Creator: Isaac Cruikshank
John Bull Humbugg'd Alias both Ear'd, published May 12, 1794

The Rival Pigs, published June 15, 1795. Creator: Isaac Cruikshank
The Rival Pigs, published June 15, 1795

William Pitt, the Younger, Addressing the Commons, 1793, (1947). Creator: Anton Hickel
William Pitt, the Younger, Addressing the Commons, 1793, (1947). Session of parliament in the Palace of Westminster, London. Prime Minister William Pitt is on his feet

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

Bowling-Green House, (c1878). Creator: Unknown
Bowling-Green House, (c1878). The house at Putney Heath occupied by the heaven-born minister, William Pitt, and in which he died, was called at that time Bowling-Green House

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

Income Tax, 1798. John Bull scratches his head at William Pitts (1759-1806) introduction of Income Tax. Pitt is shown as an angel playing a harp. Hand-coloured cartoon in the style of Gillray

Cicero in Catilinam, March 17, 1785. Creator: James Sayers
Cicero in Catilinam, March 17, 1785

The Bombardment of All the Thrones of Europe and the Fall of the Tyrants for the Happi... ca. 1792. Creator: Anon
The Bombardment of All the Thrones of Europe and the Fall of the Tyrants for the Happiness of the Universe (Bombardement de Tous les Trones de l Europe et la Chute des Tyrans pour la Bonheur de l)

Common-Wealth, The Colossus, 1766. 1766. Creator: Anon
Common-Wealth, The Colossus, 1766

Goody Bull or the Second Part of the Repeal, March 18, 1766. March 18, 1766. Creator: Anon
Goody Bull or the Second Part of the Repeal, March 18, 1766

Statue of Pitt, Hanover Square (colour litho)
2793900 Statue of Pitt, Hanover Square (colour litho) by Manners, Lady Victoria Marjorie Harriet (1883-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Pitt, Hanover Square)

The Property Tax, pub. 1814 (hand-coloured engraving) by Charles Williams (1776-1820)
1144584 The Property Tax, pub. 1814 (hand-coloured engraving) by Charles Williams (1776-1820) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Pitt)

Regency metamorphic furniture, library globe that turns into a writing desk
6339957 Regency metamorphic furniture, library globe that turns into a writing desk by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Regency metamorphic furniture)

A Tete aTete Conversation on Recent Events, published April 19, 1805
A Tete a Tete Conversation on Recent Events, published April 19, 1805

The Honors of the Sitting, published January 30, 1805. Creator: Charles Williams
The Honors of the Sitting, published January 30, 1805

The Brazen Image Erected on a Pedestal Wrought by Himself, published May 29, 1802

Billy in the Salt Box, 1805. Creator: Charles Williams
Billy in the Salt Box, 1805

The Ex-Minister and the Meteor, published April 13, 1804. Creator: Charles Williams
The Ex-Minister and the Meteor, published April 13, 1804

The Honeymoon, 1806. Creator: Charles Williams
The Honeymoon, 1806

A Charm for a Democracy, Reviewed, Analysed, & Destroyed Jan 1 1799 to the Confusion of its Affiliated Friends, January 1, 1799

The Pitt Fall, January 1789. Creator: Frederick George Byron
The Pitt Fall, January 1789. Formerly attributed to Thomas Rowlandson

William Pitt, 1708-1778 (chromolitho)
3648836 William Pitt, 1708-1778 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Pitt, 1708-1778)

Pitt, Earl of Chatham, 1766 (engraving)
820307 Pitt, Earl of Chatham, 1766 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pitt, Earl of Chatham, 1766.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English

Monument to Lord Chatham at Westminster Abbey, London (engraving)
603132 Monument to Lord Chatham at Westminster Abbey, London (engraving) by Villiers, H. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monument to Lord Chatham at Westminster Abbey)

A Smoking Club, pub. 1793 (hand coloured engraving)
2636967 A Smoking Club, pub. 1793 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speaker (left); Charles James Fox (1749-1806)

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William Pitt, the renowned British statesman, was a figure of great political prowess and influence during his time. His portrait captures him standing tall and confident in his dark jacket and breeches, exuding an air of authority. Known as the "Younger" to distinguish him from his father, Earl of Chatham, Pitt's oratory skills were legendary. In one captivating depiction titled "Political Ravishment, " artist James Gillray portrays Pitt as the savior of the Old Lady of Threadneedle Street, symbolizing Britain's financial stability. The Plum Pudding in Danger painting humorously illustrates state epicures indulging while endangering their nation's welfare. Pitt's dedication to public service is evident in Anton Hickel's artwork capturing him addressing the Commons. This portrayal showcases his eloquence and charisma that captivated audiences during crucial debates. However, not all moments were triumphant for Pitt. A poignant image shows his father seized with a fit in the House of Peers – a reminder that even great leaders face personal struggles. Pitt's policies also left lasting impressions on society. The introduction of income tax in 1798 represented a significant shift towards modern taxation systems aimed at supporting national endeavors. Artistic representations like Cicero in Catilinam demonstrate how Pitt was likened to historical figures known for their rhetorical brilliance and moral integrity. He embodied these qualities as he fought against corruption and tyranny within Europe during tumultuous times depicted by Anon’s Bombardment piece. Finally, Common-Wealth depicts Pitt as a colossal figure overseeing Britain’s affairs with strength and stability amidst societal challenges faced during 1766. William Pitt remains an iconic figure whose legacy continues to inspire admiration for his political acumen, unwavering determination, and commitment to serving the nation he loved so dearly.