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William Wilberforce, Esq.
William Wilberforce, Esq.

William Wilberforce, Esq.

Artist
Date1807
MediumEngraving
Dimensions11 5/8 in x 10 in
ClassificationsVisual Works
Credit LineMuseum collection
Object number1975.65 LA
DescriptionWaist-length portrait of a man, head facing forward, body turned to the left (his right) with left arm parallel to picture plane, resting on a table; right hand holds a sheaf of paper on which is written, "Slave Trade... Bill."; bound volume entitled, "Debates" leans against another volume entitled "Parliament army Register."; chair at visible at right, column back left and curtain back right; engraved lines are heavy and obvious, creating distracting patterns.
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