John Keyse Sherwin & Richard Brampton

William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham

John Keyse Sherwin's original engraving, William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham is based upon a design by Richard Brampton. Sherwin was a master of many styles. Whether in stippling, engraving or etching, his imagery always exhibited the fluid and graceful lines of a late eighteenth century master. "William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham" was both engraved and published by John Keyse Sherwin in 1778. It is considered to be among his greatest achievements in the art of portraiture. This portrait engraving was published just three months after William Pitt's death and was meant as a tribute to one of England's greatest eighteenth century statesmen. The National Portrait Gallery includes an impression of this engraving in its permanent collection. This is an important original example of the portrait art created by the British artists, John Keyse Sherwin and Richard Brampton.

Original Line Engraving by the British artist, John Keyse Sherwin designed by Richard Brampton.

William Pitt Original Engraving by John Keyse Sherwin designed by Richard Brampton

William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham

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John Keyse Sherwin (Sussex, 1751 - London, 1790)
#	Image	Title & Artist	Medium	Date	Publisher	-
01-		William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham by John Keyse Sherwin designed by Richard Brampton	Original Line Engraving	August 27, 1778	John Keyse Sherwin, London	Sold
02.-		Madonna and Child by John Keyse Sherwin	Original Etching & Engraving	November 25, 1790	R. Pollard, London	Available
03.-		The Politician by John Keyse Sherwin designed by William Hogarth	Original Etching & Engraving	1775 (Heath Edition 1822)	William Heath, London	Sold

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Title:	William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham
Engraver:	Sherwin, John Keyse (Sussex, 1751 - London, 1790)
Designer:	Brampton, Richard (Born, 1734 - died, St. Petersburg, 1782)
Date:	August 27, 1778
Medium:	Original Line Engraving
Publisher:	John Keyse Sherwin, London
Note:	John Keyse Sherwin: An eminent line and stipple engraver and etcher of portraits, decorative and historical subjects, John Keyse Sherwin was born into a poor family. His considerable talents were recognized at an early age and Sherwin thus became a pupil of John Astley, in 1769. John Keyse Sherwin then enrolled in the Royal Academy Schools in 1770 and studied under Bartolozzi until 1774. Even at this time, John Keyse Sherwin was considered one of England's finest engravers. Hence he received many important commissions, such as, The Politician, which was published by Mrs. Jane Hogarth in 1775, and this important memorial portrait of the British prime minister, William Pitt.
	During the following years John Keyse Sherwin continued to rise in professional esteem. In 1785 he succeeded William Woollett to the advantageous position of "Engraver to the King" (George III). Despite John Keyse Sherwin's rapidly gained successes, however, it is said he lived a "dissolute life", and died in 1790 at the age of thirty-nine.
	John Keyse Sherwin was a master of many styles. Whether in stippling, engraving or etching, his imagery always exhibited the fluid and graceful lines of a late eighteenth century master. William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham was both engraved and published by John Keyse Sherwin. It is considered to be among his greatest achievements in the art of portraiture.
	Richard Brampton: Born in 1734, Richard Brampton a was well known British artist, highly regarded as a portrait artist. Such works include, Portrait of Chatherine II (1782), housed at the State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Edward, Duke of York with his friends, (c. 1764), housed in the Royal Collection of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Portrait of William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham, and others.
	William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham (1708 - 1778): William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham was born in Cornwall in 1708. Educated at Eton and Oxford, Pitt entered Parliament and became Walpole's most opponent. As Prime Minister, William Pitt's accomplishments are considerable. It was under his administration that Wolfe was sent to secure Canada from the French. His next feat was to conquer India. During his final years in office, William Pitt fought in vain for a more conciliatory policy towards the American Colonies. If his colleagues had listened the map of North America might today be markedly altered. William Pitt died on May 11, 1778. This important engraving, published just three months after his death, was thus meant as a tribute to one of England's greatest eighteenth century statesmen.
Note:	The National Portrait Gallery, London, includes an impression of this engraving in its permanent collection.
Size:	14 7/8 X 11 1/8 (Sizes in inches are approximate, height preceding width of plate-mark or image.)
	Matted with 100% Archival Materials
Condition:	Printed upon eighteenth century hand-made, laid paper and with margins trimmed to the plate-mark, as usual. Containing slight foxing and staining within the lower margin (within the title), else a delicate, early impression and in good condition throughout. William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham represents an outstanding, original example of eighteenth century English portrait art.
Price:	Sold - The price is no longer available.
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