Framed by a decorative border, Chatham stands supported by crutches, with right arm upraised, speaking from behind a balustrade, with onlookers to either side. Probably a representation of his last speech in Parliament, given 7 April 1778, with a line from the text of his speech given below
Alternative Title:
William Pitt and Il faut déclarer la guerre à la France
Description:
Title from item., First state, with printmaker's and artist's names engraved on the plate, of no. 5478 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5., and Possibly a book illustration.
Probable book illustration. Chatham stands supported by crutches, with right arm upraised, speaking from behind a balustrade, with onlookers to either side. Probably a representation of his last speech in Parliament, given 7 April 1778, with a line from the text of his speech given below
Alternative Title:
William Pitt and Il faut déclarer la guerre à la France
Description:
Title from item., Artist and engraver from earlier state., and Imperfect; sheet trimmed into design.
