THE RIGHT HON WILLIAM PITT (1759-1806) - BY GEORGE KEATING AFTER SIMON DE KOSTER.

Fine 18th century mezzotint ofWilliam Pitt the Younger (1759-1806), prime minister, engraved after a pastel portrait by Simon de Koster (1767-1831), a German-born portrait painter who moved to London in 1788. The sitter is depicted half-length, facing three-quarters to the left, wearing powdered hair tied behind, a lace frill neckerchief, and a plain open coat.

William Pitt the Younger] To the Right Hon.ble John Earl of Chatham, Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter, First Lord of the Admiralty, &c. &c. &c. By Permission this Plate of The Right Hon.ble William Pitt, is humbly Dedicated by his Lordships most devoted serv.t John Brydon. From the Original Picture in the Possession of W.Bellingham Esq.r.

Painted in Crayons by S. De Koster. Engrav'd by G. Keating.
London Pub.d Jan.y 18 1794 by J. Brydon. Charing Cross.
Mezzotint, platemark 500 x 350mm (19¾ x 13¾"), with margins. Framed and glazed in a particularly fine anti ebonised frame with gilt corner spandrels.

Sheet: 36cm x 52cm Framed: 59cm x 74cm

Price: £720 (to include comlimentray UK mainland delivery)